D&D Technologies Recalls SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 22-069 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 2, 2022
- Brand
- D&D Technologies
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets
- Hazard
- Injury and Drowning Hazards
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substancesSuffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Units
- About 1,500
- Made in
- Italy
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 2, 2022
What was recalled
This recall involves OL.MI-branded SureClose READYFIT 180 hinge-closer sets with model numbers 74108333T and 74108335T. The hydraulic hardware is intended for mounting on gates. They were sold with mounting screws and in sets of two hinge-closers per kit with dimples on the end. The recalled hinge-closer sets were manufactured between October 2018 and September 2019. OL.MI, and the date code in MM/YY format are on the end of the body of the hinge-closer and visible when the hinge-closer is in the open position.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets · About 1,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Fence and gate contractors, distributors and gate manufacturers nationwide and online at www.shutitgatehardware.com from March 2020 through July 2021 for between $645 and $700, depending on the model.; D&D Technologies (USA) Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif..
Consumer contact
D&D Technologies at 800-716-0888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@ddtechusa.com, or online at https://us.ddtech.com/pages/safety-notification or https://us.ddtech.com/ and click on the Resources tab and then on Safety Notifications for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets (About 1,500 units). MI-branded SureClose READYFIT 180 hinge-closer sets with model numbers 74108333T and 74108335T.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury and Drowning Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with the hinge-closers are used until the recalled hinge-closers have been replaced. Contact D&D Technologies to receive either a full refund or to schedule hinge-closer replacement at no cost. Consumers will also receive instructions on how to return recalled hinges to D&D Technologies via mail free of charge.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 2, 2022. 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.