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CPSCRecalled Jul 31, 2001 · #01211

CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches

Hazard

If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.

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Description

The latches are made of white plastic with a spring which holds the latch closed. "SAFETY 1 st" is written on the top of the latches. Their packaging reads, in part, "SAFETY 1ST" and "CABINET & DRAWER SPRING LATCHES." They were sold in a package of three or four latches. The straight ends of the metal springs are uncovered on the recalled latches. The replacement latches have a plastic tab over the short straight end of the metal spring.

Product details

Product
Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Type
Safety Latches
Manufacturer
Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Toy, hardware and department stores nationwide sold the set of three or four latches, from January 1993 through December 1999, for about $7.

What you should do

Consumers should contact Safety 1st for free replacement latches immediately.

View the official CPSC notice