Dorel Distribution Canada, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) have jointly recalled all versions of the Safety 1st Sure Fit Toilet Locks (model numbers 48003 and 48103) and Cabinet Slide Locks (model numbers 12013 and 12014), as children may be able to disengage the locks, posing various hazards, from drowning to poisoning. (Model numbers can be found on the back of the locks.)
Although there have no reports of injuries, Dorel Distribution Canada (DDC) has received seven reports of children managing to disengage the toilet locks, and 17 of cabinet locks not being adequately secured.
In the United States, Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) has received hundreds of such reports involving failing toilet and cabinet locks. In one incident, a 13-month-old boy swallowed toxic beads from a craft kit and was admitted to hospital overnight.
Customers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DDC for a free replacement lock of a different model. Obviously dangerous items should be stored out of reach of children.
For further information, customers are advised to contact DDC toll-free at 1-877-416-8105 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.
Between January 2005 to January 2012, approximately 28,812 of the toilet locks were sold in Canada. Between January 2002 to February 2009, 508,911 units of the cabinet locks were sold at various retailers in Canada.
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