CPSC recall 02-010, announced October 10, 2001, covers Evenflo Home Décor Swing™ wooden baby gates (about 20,500 units). The plastic mounting hardware that attaches to the wall can crack or break, allowing the wooden gate to unlatch. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these gates immediately, and call Evenflo to receive free replacement hardware. Recall contact: call (800) 576-0507.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model numbers and date codes appear on the label located on the bottom of the gate.
Which products are included?
These Home Décor Swing™ gates have turned wooden spindles and were sold in oak or cherry finishes. Only model numbers "1555/6" with manufacture dates before September 2001 are included in this recall. Model numbers and date codes appear on the label located on the bottom of the gate. No other Evenflo gates are affected by this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic mounting hardware that attaches to the wall can crack or break, allowing the wooden gate to unlatch. Children can then gain access to restricted areas, such as stairs. Also, the plastic hardware attached to the side of the gate can break, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Evenflo and CPSC have received nine reports of children falling down the stairs after the mounting hardware broke or cracked. Three of these children suffered bumps and bruises to their heads or arms. One child received two loosened teeth after she fell down the stairs. Also, one child placed broken hardware pieces in her mouth, but was not injured.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these gates immediately, and call Evenflo to receive free replacement hardware.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Evenflo
- Recall number
- 02-010
- Units
- About 20,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Catalogs, department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold these baby gates, from June 1999 through September 2001, for about $100.
- Distributor
- Evenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio
Home Décor Swing™ wooden baby gates
CPSC product type: Gates (Safety)
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Evenflo at (800) 576-0507 anytime.
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