Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-173 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 7, 2017
- Brand
- Madison Mill
- Category
- Smoke alarms and home safety
- Products
- Foldaway expandable safety gates
- Hazard
- Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 7, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates. Item number 23 extends to three feet and item number 25 extends to five feet. The expandable gates are made of hardwood and are used to secure children or small pets in certain areas of the home. The model and item number can be found on the original packaging. Model Item number Dimensions Madison Mill 23 Foldaway Gate 23 Extends to 3 ft. (36 inches) Madison Mill 25 Foldaway Gate 25 Extends to 5 ft. (60 inches)
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Foldaway expandable safety gates · About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Do It Best stores and other independent hardware stores nationwide from January 2013 through May 2017 for between $20 and $35.; Madison Mill Inc., of Ashland City, Tenn..
Consumer contact
Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at tom.mckelvey@madisonmill.com or online at www.madison mill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Foldaway expandable safety gates (About 25,180 (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 7, 2017. 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.