Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
This recall involves Madison Mill 23 and 25 foldaway expandable safety gates. Item number 23 extends to three feet and item number 25 extends to five feet. The expandable gates are made of hardwood and are used to secure children or small pets in certain areas of the home.
A young child’s neck can fit into the “V” shaped opening along the top edge of the gate, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. Also, young children can pass under the gate allowing access to restricted areas, such as stairs.
About 25,180 units have been sold in the U.S. (In addition about 68,400 were sold in Canada) The model and item number can be found on the original packaging.
No injuries have yet been reported.
Contact Madison Mill at 877-220-4705 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.madison mill.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
