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CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches

Recall 01-211 · July 31, 2001 · Safety 1st

What to doConsumers should contact Safety 1st for free replacement latches immediately.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
01-211 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 31, 2001
Brand
Safety 1st
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 1.7 million
Last updated by CPSC
March 25, 2026

What was recalled

The latches are made of white plastic with a spring which holds the latch closed. "SAFETY 1 st" is written on the top of the latches. Their packaging reads, in part, "SAFETY 1ST" and "CABINET & DRAWER SPRING LATCHES." They were sold in a package of three or four latches. The straight ends of the metal springs are uncovered on the recalled latches. The replacement latches have a plastic tab over the short straight end of the metal spring.

Is my product affected?

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  • Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches · About 1.7 million units

Photos from the recall notice

The springs are uncovered on the recalled latches (left). The replacement latches have a plastic tab over the spring (right)
The springs are uncovered on the recalled latches (left). The replacement latches have a plastic tab over the spring (right)

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Toy, hardware and department stores nationwide sold the set of three or four latches, from January 1993 through December 1999, for about $7.; Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Safety 1st are aware of 27 incidents with these latches breaking. There have been two injuries reported. A 13-month-old girl placed the broken spring from one of these latches in her mouth and suffered a minor abrasion inside her mouth. Also, a 2-year-old girl was able to open a cabinet protected by a safety latch, gained access to a bathroom cabinet and sprayed tile cleaner into her mouth. She received chemical burns to her throat.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Safety 1st at (800) 366-1282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.safety1st.com

Recall history and context

Safety 1st appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Safety 1st recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 296 recalls in the furniture and home category, 95 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches (About 1.7 million units). The latches are made of white plastic with a spring which holds the latch closed.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact Safety 1st for free replacement latches immediately.

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