According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled baby gates violate the federal safety regulations for expansion gates and expandable enclosures. For the versions with a pet door, a child’s torso can fit through the secondary opening, and for the other versions that are adjustable, a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate slat and the side wall. These violations pose an entrapment hazard to children.
What Has Been Recalled?
The February 6, 2025, recall includes about 1,500 UVIPC Baby Gates. The pressure-mounted gates open both inward and outward. They are made of steel and ABS plastic and were sold in white and black. The model number (W046) can be found on the product’s tracking label. There are four versions of the gate:
- Version 1 – Has a secondary pet door. It measures about 40.5 inches high and has an adjustable width from about 57.5 to 74.5 inches.
- Version 2 – Has a secondary pet door. It measures about 40.5 inches high and has an adjustable width from about 73 to 81 inches.
- Version 3 – It measures about 40.5 inches high with an adjustable width from about 30 to 63.5 inches.
- Version 4 – It measures about 40.5 inches high with an adjustable width from about 57.5 to 74.5 inches.
The baby gates were sold online at Amazon.com from November 2022 through September 2024 for between $186 and $230.
How Common Are Baby Gate Injuries?
In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a study that, on average, one child per year dies from gate-related injuries. In addition, it was estimated in 2016 that 2,900 emergency room visits were related to baby gates.
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