Toilet and Cabinet Locks
Published May 17, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 12180, published May 17, 2012. Reported units: About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks (This recall was first announced in March 2012).
What's the hazard
Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
- Distributor
- Bed, Bath and Beyond, Burlington Coat Factory, Great Beginnings, Home Depot, Target and Walmart from January 2005 through April 2010 for between $8 and $20 for the toilet locks, and from January 2000 through March 2009 for between $2 and $11 for the cabinet locks. Amazon.com sold both locks through April 2012.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Toilet and Cabinet Locks recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 12180 on May 17, 2012. Reported hazard: Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind..