Maped Helix USA · Recalled
Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning
The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.
- Units
- About 7,700
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $65
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The white metal, rectangular security chests are used to store medications, drugs and other medical supplies. They measure about 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep and come with two keys, a security tether and a mounting kit. HELIX is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Educators Resource and Court Street Office Supplies stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2021 through December 2021 for about $65.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Maped Helix USA Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois
Incident log
Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit.
Maped Helix USA at 800-645-1421, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at: https://us.maped.com/safety-recall-information or www.maped.com and click on "Safety Recall Information" at the bottom of the page 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.
