FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 1998
Release # 99-044
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Company Phone Number: (888) 777-5599
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
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CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert True Fit Safety
Gates
WASHINGTON, D.C In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRK Brands Inc., of
Aurora, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 36,800 safety
gates sold under the First Alert True Fit brand name.
Plastic parts of the gate can break off into small pieces,
creating a potential choking hazard to young children. In
some cases, when parts break off, the gate will no longer be
secure.
BRK has received more than one thousand reports of
plastic parts including bumpers, hinges, and parts of the
handle breaking, sometimes into small pieces. BRK has
received six reports of children having broken pieces in
their mouths. No choking incidents were reported.
All First Alert True Fit safety gates (model CSSG1) are
being recalled. A label on each gate identifies it as "First
Alert Model CSSG1." The gate is an expandable, pressure-
mounted child security gate that also can be installed with
screw-mounted hinges for a walk-through style gate. The
gate is made of off-white plastic with a gray handle on top
of the gate. One version of the gate fits openings from 28
inches to 47 inches wide; another version fits openings from
29.5 inches to 46 inches wide.
Toys R Us, Hills and other stores sold the gates
nationwide beginning in October 1996 for about $35.
Consumers should stop using these gates immediately and
call BRK toll-free at (888) 777-5599 (available 24 hours a
day) to obtain a refund.
In September 1997, BRK recalled the First Alert True
Fit safety gates (model CSSG1) made from October 1996
through May 1997 and offered a free replacement gate to all
owners. BRK is now recalling all First Alert True Fit
safety gates (model CSSG1), including the replacement gates,
for a full purchase price refund. BRK no longer manufactures
child safety gates.
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