Evenflo is voluntarily recalling more than 180,000 wooden gates because the metal slats may break under the weight of a child and pose as a fall hazard. They have so far received 142 of the slats breaking and allowing children to pass. 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 sustained bumps and bruises to the head and seven children who sustained minor injuries including scratches, scrapes and bruises.
The U.S. Consumer product Safety Commission and Health Canada with the cooperation of Evenflo, Co. of Miamisburg, Ohio have issued the recall for 150,000 ‘Evenflo Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates’ in the United States and an additional 30,000 in Canada. 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.
They were sold in Toys “R” Us, Burlington Baby Depot, Kmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for about $40. If you or someone you know has purchased one of these gates should contact Evenflo through their Web site or call them at 800-233-5921 to arrange a refund or a a free newer product replacement.
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