BRK · Recalled
CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert True Fit Safety Gates
Plastic parts of the gate can break off into small pieces, creating a potential choking hazard to young children. In some cases, when parts break off, the gate will no longer be secure.
- Units
- About 36,800
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
All First Alert True Fit safety gates (model CSSG1) are being recalled. A label on each gate identifies it as "First Alert Model CSSG1." The gate is an expandable, pressure-mounted child security gate that also can be installed with screw-mounted hinges for a walk-through style gate. The gate is made of off-white plastic with a gray handle on top of the gate. One version of the gate fits openings from 28 inches to 47 inches wide; another version fits openings from 29.5 inches to 46 inches wide. In September 1997, BRK recalled the First Alert True Fit safety gates (model CSSG1) made from October 1996 through May 1997 and offered a free replacement gate to all owners. BRK is now recalling all First Alert True Fit safety gates (model CSSG1), including the replacement gates, for a full purchase price refund. BRK no longer manufactures child safety gates.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us, Hills and other stores sold the gates nationwide, beginning in October 1996, for about $35.
- Product type
- Gates (Safety)
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
Incident log
BRK has received more than one thousand reports of plastic parts, including bumpers, hinges, and parts of the handle breaking, sometimes into small pieces. BRK has received six reports of children having broken pieces in their mouths. No choking incidents were reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these gates immediately and call BRK to obtain a refund.
Consumers may call BRK toll-free at (888) 777-5599 (available 24 hours a day).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 29 1998; last revised NOV 10 2026.
