Madison Mill Recalls Safety Gates Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Recalled 2017-06-07. Strangulation hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 25,180Units
2017-06-07Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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)
- The hazard
- 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.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gates and contact Madison Mill for instructions on receiving a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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