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Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access

  • Model S 4439  /   Model S 4444
  • Outlet Covers
  • Cabinet and Drawer Latches and Outlet Covers in packaging
Name of Product:
Safety Latches and Outlet Covers
Hazard:
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.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 27, 2011
Units:
About 37,000
Consumer Contact

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

Recall Details

Description:

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.
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately contact Prime-Line to receive a free replacement kit.

Incidents/Injuries:

Prime-Line has received four reports of screws breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
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(s):

Prime-Line, of Redlands, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-284

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