CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/12909r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/12909r-eng.php
Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates made from October 2007 through July 2009. The model number can be found on the bottom rail. No other Evenflo model numbers or gates are affected by this recall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact Evenflo to obtain a free newer model 10503 or 10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood replacement gate.
Contact Information
For additional information, call Evenflo toll-free at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at safety.evenflo.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Toys "R" Us, Burlington Baby Depot, Kmart and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide in the U.S. and Canada, and on the Web at Amazon.com and other online retailers from October 2007 through March 2010 for about $40.
Injuries
Evenflo has received 142 reports of slats breaking and/or detaching from the gate. Three children gained access to stairs. One of those children fell through the gate and down five steps; another fell down one step. Injuries included four children who sus
Manufacturer
Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio
Recall Number
10181
Product Information
Product Name
Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates
Product Type
Gates (Safety)
Number of Units
About 150,000 in the United States and 33,000 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Evenflo Co. Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio
Manufactured In
Mexico