Safety 1st Stair Gates Recalled For Fall Hazard

Chrissie Cole

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Dorel Juvenile Group USA, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of 100,000 Safety 1^st SmartLight Stair Gates.

The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

To date, the company has not received any reports of injury.

Safety 1^st SmartLight Stair Gate, model number 42111, is included in the recall. The gates are white metal with gray handles that have a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates upon approach.

The agency advises consumers to immediately stop using the recalled gates and to contact the company as soon as possible to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can call the toll-free number 1 (866) 690-2540 Mon. through Fri. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m EDT; complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at to obtain their free repair kit; email the company, or send a fax to (800) 207-8182.

* Consumers should not return product to retail stores.