Nearly a Million Cabinet Locks Recalled

Nearly a million "Safety 1st Cabinet Locks" have been recalled after 200 reports of children gaining access to cabinets after the locks failed.  Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of  "Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks" imported by Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.

The commission reports that young children can disengage the cabinet locks, allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury, due to dangerous or unsafe items.

Nearly 150 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years were able to disengage the locks and gain access to the cabinet’s contents. In three of the reported incidents, the children who gained access swallowed or handled dishwashing detergent, window cleaner or oven cleaner, and were treated, observed and released from emergency treatment centers.

The locks were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2004 through February 2012 for between $2 and $4.

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children. A replacement lock will be provided. Contact DJG toll-free at (866) 762-3212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.djgusa.com