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

Safety Latches and Outlet Covers

Date of Recall
2011-07-27

CPSC Release Number
11-284

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(855) 839-9555

Units
About 37,000

Importer
Prime-Line, of Redlands, Calif.

Sold By
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 Hardare, 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.

Problem/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.

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

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.

Model S 4439 Model S 4444
Cabinet and Drawer Latches

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

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

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