American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks (First Years) – Safety Failure (2010)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks
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 The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks. The hazard is: The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the . 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
This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.
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