The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-056 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 2, 2010
- Brand
- The First Years®
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks
- Remedy
- Dispose, Replace
- Units
- About 41,300
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 6, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks · About 41,300 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toys R Us, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2008 through September 2010 for about $4 per pair.; Learning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
The First Years has received seven reports of latches breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact The First Years toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recalls.thefirstyears.com
Recall history and context
The First Years® appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all The First Years® recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 452 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 75 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks (About 41,300 units). This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.
More recalls from The First Years®
- CPSC, The First Years® Inc. Announce New Safety Instructions to Prevent Injuries for Combo Baby Tubs/Step Stools
February 27, 2003 · The First Years · Baby and nurseryThese "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools," have model number 3141 written on the underside of the base. The product is a folding baby bathtub that can be used as a…
- CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"
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- High Chair Gym Toys Recalled by The First Years
February 24, 1998 · The First Years · Baby and nurseryHigh Chair Gym Toys Recalled by The First Years NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 6, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.