Health Canada has recalled the Safety 1st wooden gates with the following model numbers (located on bottom rail):
Safety 1st Style Right Wood Swing Gate
Safety 1st Style Pop-in Security Gate
Testing revealed that the products do not currently meet the requirements for Expansion Gates under Canadian law. The wooden slats on the gate can detach, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Four incidents have been reported, including one which resulted in a minor injury.
Customers are advised to stop using the gates and contact Dorel to obtain a free replacement product. For further information, customers may contact Dorel toll-free at 1-877-672-2355, from Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or by email.
From June 2012 through April 2013, approximately 13,000 gates were sold in Canada at various retailers.
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