This recall involves KidCo Angle Mount Wood Safeway gates model numbers G2300, G2301, G2302, G2303, G2400, G2401 and G2402 available in Oak, Cherry and Espresso color.  Affected UPC Codes: 786441023005, 786441023012, 786441023029, 786441023035, 786441024002, 786441024019, 786441024026.

Hazard identified

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined that these gates do not meet the Canadian safety requirements for gates.  Specifically the gate’s stop clip may become detached.  The stop clip is a small part and therefore poses a choking hazard to young children.

Neither Health Canada nor KidCo has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these gates in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 13,785 units of the recalled gates were sold in Canada at various retailers in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled gates were sold from January 2012 to September 2016.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Manufacturer

KidCo Inc.
Libertyville
Illinois
UNITED STATES

What should you do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact KidCo toll-free at (855) 847-8600 or visit www.kidco.com for instructions on how to remove the stop clip.

For more information, consumers may contact KidCo by telephone at 1-855-847-8600, from 8:30AM to 5:00PM CST by email or visit the firm’s website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

For more information about this and other safety recalls visit healthycanadians.gc.ca.