Madison Mill · Recalled
Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
A young child's neck can fit into the "V" shaped opening along the top edge of the gate, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. Also, young children can pass under the gate allowing access to restricted areas, such as stairs.
- Units
- About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$35
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates. Item number 23 extends to three feet and item number 25 extends to five feet. The expandable gates are made of hardwood and are used to secure children or small pets in certain areas of the home. The model and item number can be found on the original packaging. Model Item number Dimensions Madison Mill 23 Foldaway Gate 23 Extends to 3 ft. (36 inches) Madison Mill 25 Foldaway Gate 25 Extends to 5 ft. (60 inches)
The file
- Sold at
- Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at tom.mckelvey@madisonmill.com or online at www.madison mill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
