SmartLight Stair Gates (Safety 1st) – fall risk (2009)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates. The hazard is: The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which were manufactured before December 20, 2008, are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the circle. The manufacture date is also printed on a sticker inside the battery door.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to obtain a free repair kit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026