CPSC recall 17173
Foldaway expandable safety gates
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-06-07
On 2017-06-07 the CPSC announced a recall of Foldaway expandable safety gates by Madison Mill, citing 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 pa….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17173 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-06-07 |
| Published | 2017-06-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Madison Mill |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Foldaway expandable safety gates | 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. The model and item number can be found on the original packaging. Model Item number Dimensions Madison Mill 23 Foldaway Gate 23 Extends to 3 ft. (36 inches) Madison Mill 25 Foldaway Gate 25 Extends to 5 ft. (60 inches)
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Madison-Mill-Recalls-Safety-Gates
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