CPSC recall 11-284, announced July 27, 2011, covers Prime-Line Safety Latches and Outlet Covers (about 37,000 units). The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit. Recall contact: call (855) 839-9555, or go to www.prime-line-products.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The drawer and cabinet latches were sold three per package, in model number S 4439 with SKU 049793044396, and model number S 4444 with SKU 049793044440.The outlet covers were sold one per package, in ivory, model number S 4447 with SKU 049793044471, and white, model number S 4461 with SKU 049793044617.The model number and SKU are printed on the back of the package.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Prime-Line child safety drawer and cabinet latches and outlet covers with rotating receptacle covers. These products were sold under the brand name Child Safe. The drawer and cabinet latches were sold three per package, in model number S 4439 with SKU 049793044396, and model number S 4444 with SKU 049793044440.The outlet covers were sold one per package, in ivory, model number S 4447 with SKU 049793044471, and white, model number S 4461 with SKU 049793044617.The model number and SKU are printed on the back of the package.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
Incidents and injuries
Prime-Line has received four reports of screws breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Prime-Line
- Recall number
- 11-284
- Units
- About 37,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Drawer and cabinet latches were sold at Ace Hardware, Bostwic-Braun, Cal-Do-It Centers, Do-It-Best, Friedman Brothers, Menards, Orgill, The Andersons Inc. and True Value stores nationwide between October 2010 and June 2011 for between $2.50 and $2.70. Outlet covers were sold at Ace Hardware, Cimarron Lumber & Supply, Do-It-Best, Friedman Brothers, Handy Hardware, Menards and W.E. Aubuchon stores nationwide between October 2009 and June 2011 for about $3.50.
- Importer
- Prime-Line, of Redlands, Calif.
Safety Latches and Outlet Covers
CPSC product type: Child Safety Latches and Locks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Prime-Line toll-free at (855) 839-9555 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.prime-line-products.com
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