Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning
Recalled 2022-03-31. Chemical exposure hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 7,700Units
2022-03-31Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The white metal, rectangular security chests are used to store medications, drugs and other medical supplies. They measure about 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep and come with two keys, a security tether and a mounting kit. HELIX is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall.
- The hazard
- The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.
- Injuries
- Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit.
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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