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33 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 7, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 33reports to CPSC
  • Oct 7, 2024the latest report was made
  • Jun 22, 2011the earliest
  • 15with the company’s comments
Brand
Summer Infant
Maker
Summer InfantMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Baby gatesCPSC’s product type: Baby Gates or Barriers (code 1506), in Baby: Nursery Equipment & Supplies
Other ways the reports write the brand (6)

“Summer”, “Summer Infant (USA), Inc.”, “Summer Infant Inc.”, “Summer Infant Union Arch”, “Summer Infant Union Arch Safety Gate” and “Summer Infant model number 07710”

By month

2 reports from November 2023 to October 2024; the most in October 2024, 1. 31 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
October 20241
April 20241
August 20231
September 20221
June 20221
April 20221
November 20212
September 20211
May 20211
February 20211
January 20211
September 20201
July 20201
October 20191
April 20181
October 20171
November 20151
October 20151
February 20141
January 20141
February 20131
September 20121
August 20122
July 20123
June 20121
May 20121
February 20121
July 20111
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Emergency room 3 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 3 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 20 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 4 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Emergency room

    Made Oct 7, 2024, sent to the company Oct 10, 2024, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2024

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Thruway 52W Series Retractable Hardware Mounted Mesh Pet and Baby Gate in Black, Fits up to 52 in. Wide, 30in. Tall

    We installed a retractable gate at the top of our stairs, as part of our baby-proofing efforts. The gate is supposed to require two steps for opening and closing - a lock is twisted and then the gate is simultaneously pulled open or shut. Yesterday, the gate was closed, but it opened and my 11 month old fell down the stairs. When we returned from the emergency room we examined the gate and it turns out the lock is defective. It doesnt actually lock the gate and it doesnt need to be turned for the gate to open. A child can just lean against the gate and it will pop open.

    Model
    33034
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Maine
    Bought
    Aug 30, 2024
    Where
    Scarborough, Maine: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant (USA), Inc., made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  2. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Apr 17, 2024, sent to the company Apr 19, 2024, published by CPSC May 3, 2024

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Extra Tall & Wide Safety Pet and Baby Gate, 29.5”-53” Wide, 38” Tall, Pressure or Hardware Mounted, Install on Wall or Banister in Doorway or Stairway, Auto Close Walk-Thru Door

    I purchased three, extra tall, Summer Infant gates. These gates were installed in January now that my baby is crawling, and after less than 3 months they can be opened by a light pull. I found this out after my baby opened one at the top of the stairs with one arm! This is a huge safety hazard.

    Model
    BH33393Z
    Bought from
    Amazon & Buybuybaby
    Bought
    Oct 28, 2023
    Where
    HUDSON, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  3. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Aug 1, 2023, sent to the company Aug 3, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2023

    The product, in the report: Multi-Use Decorative Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate - 07980

    We have 2 gates from Summer Infact brand (Item # 07600A / 07600BZ) and the black “door stopper” piece broke off on both of them. The gate at the bottom of the stairs broke after about 2.5 years of use and the gate at the top broke in June 2023. (3.5 years of use). Summer Infant company is aware of the issue and even have a replacement part available: [REDACTED] . With this “door stopper” broken, the gate swings both ways and when installed at the top of the stairs, causes a hazard for young children.

    Model
    07980
    UPC
    01291479805
    Serial number
    12061504
    Where
    Clifton Park, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 2, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Sep 1, 2022, sent to the company Sep 7, 2022, published by CPSC Sep 21, 2022

    The product, in the report: Modern Home Safety Gate, bronze, 30” tall baby gate fits openings 28” to 42”, Item #BH27730

    My one year old son got his knee stuck between the vertical bars of a baby gate. He was standing at the gate at the time. My husband and I tried to free him and were finally able to once we used canola oil on his leg and the bars.

    Model
    Item #BH27730
    Serial number
    21100598
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    May 24, 2022, about then
    Where
    Redmond, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 28, 2022, sent to the company Jul 5, 2022, published by CPSC Jul 19, 2022

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant TCIN: 75456312 UPC: 012914330005 Item Number (DPCI): 030-04-2168

    Summer Infant Modern Home Safety Gate TCIN: 75456312 UPC: 012914330005 Item Number (DPCI): 030-04-2168 Bought two of these gates, there are several design flaws. The diamond grid pattern on the gate allows babies to climb on and get over the gate. The gate hardware comes loose, which then the gate doesn’t line up and falls or wont latch until reset (only holds for a few days before needing to be re tightened. The plastic gate latch broke on both gates, just from closing the gate, allowing the gate to swing both ways. My baby climbed over the gate and fell, and the gate design also cut his toes.

    Model
    TCIN: 75456312 UPC: 012914330005 Item Number (DPCI
    UPC
    Unknow
    Serial number
    TCIN: 75456312 UPC: 012914330005 Item Number (DPCI
    Bought from
    Target La Quinta, California
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2022, about then
    Where
    Thermal, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 2, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  6. Emergency room

    Made Apr 4, 2022, sent to the company Apr 6, 2022, published by CPSC Apr 20, 2022

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Union Arch Baby Gate- black color.

    We purchased the Summer Infant Union Arch Baby Gate new at Target May 2020. Recently the gate was not closing proper and the spring /post at the bottom came loose. The protective cover over this post was also broken. Our son leaned on the swinging gate door and it swung from under him outward. He landed on this post and it cut a huge hole into his mouth. He received emergency oral sutures in the ER, and will have long term scars from this.

    Model
    Union Arch
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    May 17, 2020
    Where
    Huntington, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 5, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant Union Arch, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  7. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Nov 30, 2021, sent to the company Dec 2, 2021, published by CPSC Dec 16, 2021

    The product, in the report: Baby gate https://amzn.to/3d9ttU0

    Latch on baby gate broke after 10 months. Baby could fall down stairs: https://amzn.to/3d9ttU0

    Model
    Summer Multi-Use Decorative Extra Tall Walk-Thru B 07600
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    Summer Multi-Use Decorative Extra Tall Walk-Thru B
    Bought from
    amazon
    Bought
    Feb 21, 2021
    Where
    keaau, Hawaii: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Nov 12, 2021, sent to the company Nov 17, 2021, published by CPSC Dec 2, 2021

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant safety gate Model 27980; Manufacture date: 18ll0598. Used to keep 1.5 year old out of kitchen.

    I purchase Summer Infant safety gate Model 27980 Manufacture date: 18110598 December2019 and used it 1 week while grandson here for visit. Put back in box. Grandson returned May 2020 and have used the gate for 1.5 weeks. Screw heads on top swinging hardware have broken off. Screw bodies are still in wood. Called Summer Infant for fix as I assumed other consumers are having the same problem and company would suggest fix. I was informed my 90 day warrantee had expired and that screw bodies can not be drilled out. No remedy to my problem was suggested. We adults are currently using a step stool to get over the gate and are using rope to hold the gate together. It is now a safety hazard for grandma and grandpa!

    Model
    27980
    Bought from
    Target, Minnesota
    Bought
    Dec 20, 2019, about then
    Where
    Yuma, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 75, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Sep 1, 2021, sent to the company Sep 3, 2021, published by CPSC Sep 20, 2021

    The product, in the report: Multi-use decorative extra tall walk-thru gate in Bronze - made by Summer Infant. 36” tall, fits openings up to 28.5-48” wide. Model 07600

    I bought a Multi-use decorative Extra tall walk-thru gate from Summer via Amazon. There is a plastic “stopper” to prevent the door from swinging both directions. After limited use in a residential family setting this plastic piece broke off allowing the door to swing open over the stairs. This happened with the gate closing naturally itself without additional force. Fortunately it happened when someone was going upstairs, opened the gate, went through and closed the gate so no injuries occurred. Upon researching a replacement product I found that all of the replacements are out of stock. The design seemed faulty to begin with but then seeing that they are out of stock on the replacement for months leads me to believe that this is a very common occurrence for them and there is a larger issue going on with the safety of this product.

    Model
    07600
    UPC
    don’t have
    Serial number
    20080598
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Sep 29, 2020
    Where
    Arvada, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  10. First aid

    Made May 26, 2021, sent to the company May 28, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 14, 2021

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Decorative Wood & Metal 5 Foot Pressure Mounted Gate New Zealand Pine and Slate finish pressure mounted gate adjusts up to 5’ wide 32” (81.23cm) tall gate fits openings 36” - 60” (91.44cm x 152.4cm) wide Item #27070A

    I received a Summer Infant Decorative Wood & Metal 5 Foot Pressure Mounted Gate Item #27070A and installed it in my livingroom. This Tuesday my 3.5 year old attempted to escape by climbing between the bars. Her body was able to slide between the bar gaps, but her head and neck were trapped choking her. She sustained brusing on her neck as a result.

    Where
    Orange Park, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  11. No one hurt

    Made Feb 26, 2021, sent to the company Mar 29, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2021

    The product, in the report: Summer Banister and Stair, Top of Stairs Baby Gate with Dual Installation Kit, Honey Oak Wood Finish – 33” Tall, Fits Openings up to 32” to 48” Wide, Baby and Pet Gate for Doorways and Stairways - Designed for top of stair installations with bannisters.

    I purchased a baby gate designed for the top of staircases with a railing from Amazon and made by Summer Infant. The product on Amazon is listed as “Summer Banister and Stair, Top of Stairs Baby Gate with Dual Installation Kit, Honey Oak Wood Finish – 33” Tall, Fits Openings up to 32” to 48” Wide, Baby and Pet Gate for Doorways and Stairways”. The cam/metal hardware at the top of the gate failed/sheared apart within my first week of owning the gate. The company replaced the unit for me. Now, several months later the baby gate has broken in the exact same location. The metal hardware failure is in the exact same spot and seems to be a poor weld or glue that comes apart. No injuries occurred at my home, but if this were to occur while a child were shaking the gate, I am positive that it could fail and a child could fall down stairs as a result.

    Model
    Summer Banister and Stair, Top of Stairs Baby Gate
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Nov 10, 2020, about then
    Where
    Bennington, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made Jan 8, 2021, sent to the company Feb 1, 2021, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2021

    The product, in the report: Summer Union Arch Safety Gate. Metal, espresso brown, with a decorative plastic inlay. 30 inches tall and fits openings 28”-42” wide. TCIN: 75456312 DPCI: 030-04-2168 MOdel Union Arch Safety Gate UPC 012914330005

    We purchased a baby gate from Target for the top of our stairs. The gate is the Summer Infant union arch safety gate. They state the the gate can be used on top of stairs, bottom of stairs, and doorways. After using the gate with no issues for a few months, a plastic piece broke off. This piece is the only thing that keeps the gate closed. Any child can push or lean on the gate and fall down the stairs; with out the piece the gate can be easily pushed opened. The gate is supposed unlock by unlatching and lifting, but it’s not working how it’s supposed to. I contacted the manufacturer Summer Infant they have the replacement piece for sale online, however they are out of stock. They say they won’t have the piece back in stock for months. I have read other reviews online and I’m not the only one with the same issue. This gate is a major safety hazard, and it needs to be recalled.

    Model
    Union Arch Safety Gate
    UPC
    012914330005
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Jun 6, 2020, about then
    Where
    Cibolo, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant Union Arch Safety Gate, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Sep 3, 2020, sent to the company Oct 2, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020

    The product, in the report: Summer Retractable Baby Gate, Decorative Mesh Fabric, Silver Satin Finish with Charcoal Accents – 30” Tall Baby Gate, Fits Openings up to 50” Wide, Hardware Mounted Baby Gate for Doorways & Stairways

    I purchased a Summer Infant Retractable baby gate and in less than 3 months of use, the bottom stitching has come apart and there are long strands of string falling off and little rubber decorative pieces at the bottom of the gate continuously fall off and are a choking hazard.

    Model
    33020
    Serial number
    19031696
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Apr 5, 2020
    Where
    Midlothian, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Jul 20, 2020, sent to the company Aug 7, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 21, 2020

    The product, in the report: Summer Multi-Use Deco Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate, Bronze (28.5 - 48 Inch) Model 07600

    Installed the baby gate at the top of our stairs. Purchased in August 2019. By May 2020 the top latch no longer worked - the top of the gate could pull open without moving the safety latch. By June 2020, the whole gate just opens with a pull. My toddler opened it on her down just by pulling on it. No injuries were sustained as I witnessed this and pulled her from the steps before she could go on her own.

    Model
    07600
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Aug 12, 2019
    Where
    Unspecified: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Oct 29, 2019, sent to the company Nov 6, 2019, published by CPSC Nov 21, 2019

    The product, in the report: Brand: Summer infant Item #: 27210B Top of Stairs Simple to Secure Metal Gate

    We were installing the baby gate at the top of the stairs. As we were screwing in the screws the heads of the screws broke off leaving the rest of the screw in the bannister.

    Model
    27210B
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Illinois
    Bought
    Oct 27, 2019
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Apr 2, 2018, sent to the company Jul 5, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2018

    The product, in the report: Summer infant retractable baby gate

    Summer infant retractable baby gate. Used at the top of the stairs installed per directions. The screws and anchors are cheep and do not work to keep the gate anchored to the wall. My husband went to open the gate and the whole thing came off the wall. All of the screws came right out of the anchors. If my child had pushed on the gate they would have fallen down a flight of stair. This product is not safe for the top if the stairs. I contacted summer infant and they did not acknowledge that this is a problem they just wanted to send a Different gate or different parts non of which fix this safety problem. I emailed back that i was reporting the unsafe item before someone is seriously injured or killed.

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Oct 9, 2017, sent to the company Feb 20, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2018

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Multi-Use Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate, 36” tall, white color. Metal tubular welded construction.

    The product is less than six months old, it is the Summer Infant Multi-use Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate, MFG Item #07060EZ. Our 18-month old toddler was standing, holding the vertical bars of the gate and shaking them. He pulled one of the bars completely free from the frame, even though it was welded in place. It is actually a tube, not a solid bar. I have alerted the manufacturer, but thought to report it here as well. With the weld broken there was sharp bare metal on the ends of the now loose bar and on the frame itself where the bar was located. In addition, there is now a larger gap where the bar was in place and might be big enough for a small head to get stuck.

    Three words for you: Cheap Chinese Manufacturing.

    Model
    07060EZ
    Serial number
    17030598
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Mississippi
    Bought
    Jun 30, 2017, about then
    Where
    Oxford, Mississippi: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. First aid

    Made Nov 29, 2015, sent to the company Dec 7, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 29, 2015

    The product, in the report: Custom Fit Walk-Thru Gate

    This is in reference to the “Summer Infant Custom Fit Walk-Thru Gate” that extends to 141” wide.

    The metal bar next to the gate opening came off soon after installing. We did not realize it at the time, but it left a sharp jagged piece of metal behind. Our 11 month old son has had three cuts recently (cheek, lower leg, foot), and we couldn’t figure out where they were coming from. This morning he was playing by that area of the gate and started crying, I picked him up and noticed a large cut down his leg and realized he was bleeding. We have taken down the gate and will be returning it to BBB (I’ll hold on to it for 30 days first per your website). I have attached photos of the jagged metal and cuts. I have also reported this to the manufacturer.

    Model
    Custom Walk-Thru Gate; 07160B
    Bought from
    Buy Buy Baby
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  19. No one hurt

    Made Oct 5, 2015, sent to the company Oct 16, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 6, 2015

    The product, in the report: Wide opening baby gate with door.

    We installed the Summer Infant Custom Fit Walk-thru Gate between our living room and kitchen to keep our son who is currently 20 months old out of the kitchen while we are cooking. We installed the gate approximately 4 months ago. After having the gate in use for about 2 months the welds holding the metal bars on the gate began to break loose. The only pushing or pulling done on the gate was by a toddler. The gate should be capable of taking pushing and pulling by a toddler. After the welds came loose our son was able to remove the hinge from the bottom of the gate, since the metal bar turned into the pin on the hinge at the bottom. This allowed our son to access the kitchen, thankfully we were able to see what had happened before our son got hurt on either 1.) the sharp metal edges now exposed or 2.) any number of items left in the kitchen which were supposed to be secured by the gate.

    Model
    Custom Fit Walk-Thru Gate
    Bought from
    Buy Buy Baby, Kentucky
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Shelbyville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Feb 14, 2014, sent to the company Mar 13, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 28, 2014

    The product, in the report: “Summer” brand expandable walk thru baby gate. Metal frame with mesh material. Bi-swing gate.

    The gate portion of the room divider has fractured in two(2) seperate locations resulting in instability as well as the ability for a child to exit/enter with limited restriction. The fractured locations also present with jagged edges that could result in injury. The fractures appear to have occured at a NON-seam location but they do seem to be the same type and size of fracture in the plastic.

    I have digital pictures available for review and the gate is still in my possession.

    Bought from
    Baby’s R Us, Connecticut
    Where
    Sandy Hook, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Jan 5, 2014, sent to the company Jan 13, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2014

    The product, in the report: white slatted metal baby gate.

    When using this gate the side knobs pop out way too easily. One way this happens is when you are carrying a bunch of bags and it hits the side the knob comes out. If it is put at the top of the stairs the potential for the child to fall down the stairs is beyond risky.

    Model
    07060C
    Bought from
    Babies R’ Us, New York
    Bought
    Apr 11, 2011
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. Not said

    Made Feb 13, 2013, sent to the company Feb 22, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2013

    The product, in the report: The Sure&Secure® Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate from Summer Infant can be pressure mounted or hardware mounted and helps create and maintain a secure environment for your child. It has a hinged swinging door that opens easily in either direction with one hand. It also swings closed automatically. It’s fully adjustable to fit openings from 28” to 47.5” wide and is 36” tall.* Model number off of pictures: 07060C/07490/07970/07730

    Summer Infant Extra Tall Walk Thru Gate

    The door of the gate cracks at the top joint forcing the door to completely pop out. I owned TWO gates for less than 4 months and both gates broke with no unusual use or trauma. One of the door completely broke off when my daughter was standing up holding the bars to support.

    Model
    Sure&Secure® Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate
    Where
    Westford, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  23. No one hurt

    Made Sep 17, 2012, sent to the company Sep 25, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 10, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Sure & Secure Extra wide gate Product # 07730 Stairway approved

    toddler able to open stairway approved gate with no issues.

    Model
    07730
    Bought from
    Babies r us
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2012
    Where
    Reno, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Aug 19, 2012, sent to the company Aug 31, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer sure and secure custom-fit gate

    I used the Summer Sure and Secure Custom-fit gate to secure the lower level of my staircase. The gate has broken at the joint 3 different times. I called and reported it to the manufacturer. They replaced it every time. It broke at the joint when my 4 year old daughter tried to open the gate. She was not injured. I have removed and not had it replaced. I wanted to report it to you.

    Model
    Sure and Secure
    UPC
    1291407160
    Serial number
    07062504
    Where
    Elk Grove, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 4, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. No one hurt

    Made Aug 15, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Extra Tall 6 foot Metal Expansion Gate.

    This baby gate was in the entrance between our kitchen and dinning room. The weld on the door hinge broke and the door fell to the floor.

    Model
    11062504
    Serial number
    07644/07710
    Bought from
    Buy Buy Baby, Michigan
    Bought
    Apr 2, 2012
    Where
    Fort Gratiot, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  26. Emergency room

    Made Jul 26, 2012, sent to the company Aug 21, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: It is a baby gate. It is described as “6 foot extra tall metal expansion gate”.

    We purchased a baby gate manufactured by Summer Infant, Inc.

    Summer Infant, Inc. 1275 Park East Dr Woonsocket, RI 02895-9905 1-800-268-6237

    Model number 07710. The manufacture date has eight numbers. The first number is difficult to read.; it may be a “1” or it may be a “7”. The remaining numbers are _1052504. The product is described as a “6 foot extra tall metal expansion gate”.

    The gait was properly installed and in use for a few days. Our 3-year old niece opened the gait door and lacerated her pinky finger in the hinge area. The gate door nearly amputated her finger. She was rushed to the ER and an orthopedist sutured her finger back together. X-rays revealed that her finger was not only lacerated but also broken. Her entire fingernail was found on the floor next to the gait.

    The part of the door/gate that caused this injury was pre-assembled before shipping. Therefore, there is nothing I did wrong during assembly to create this pinch-point.

    It is interesting to note that the picture of the gate on the box has a different door mechanism than the one we received in the box.

    I feel this gait needs to be recalled because it has an obvious pinch-point that will amputate fingers.

    We have other gates in our house from Summer Infant but they are different model numbers and slightly different gates. The other gates don’t have this same dangerous door mechanism.

    I hope this saves other children from having to endure the pain of this injury.

    Model
    model # 07710
    Where
    Lindenhurst, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant model number 07710, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  27. No one hurt

    Made Jul 23, 2012, sent to the company Aug 2, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 16, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Stylish N Secure 6’ Metal Gate

    We have a summer infant Stylish & Secure 6’ metal gate, which we use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. We use it to block off a room. It is installed according to the instructions and has been in place for 9months- 1yr. The hinge is attached to the gate via one small weld, which is insufficient for holding the metal together securely. When I opened the gate, the door became unattached from the hinge mechanism, exposing very sharp metal which is extremely dangerous to children and adults. If a child were to have been pulling on the gate when it detached, the child could have been severely injured.

    I have photos that I can send which can explain this better.

    Model
    07644/07710
    Serial number
    10050112
    Bought from
    Diapers.com
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Mableton, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  28. No one hurt

    Made Jul 16, 2012, sent to the company Aug 3, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Portable Playsafe Playard Model #07804

    I purchased the Summer Infant Portable Playsafe Playard, received it today and put my 1-year-old daughter in it to see how it would work for her. I created the circular enclosure using all six panels. She was fine in it, until she was able to reach her arm, leg and then her HEAD out between two of the panels. I was sitting in the same room as her, about six feet away and it happened so quickly, by the time I got to her, her head was stuck between the two panels. I was able to open up the panels and get her out and she doesn’t appear to be injured. My fear is if her head (or any other baby in this model of playard) had gone all the way through and the panels tightened around her neck. The panels seem too flimsy to be safe! My baby just turned one, three weeks ago and has only been walking for less than a week, just to provide info. It’s not as though she is one, but almost two and more likely to have the strength to push her way through the panels.

    Model: 07804

    Manufacture date: 12040859

    Model
    07804
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jul 13, 2012
    Where
    San Diego, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. First aid

    Made Jun 6, 2012, sent to the company Jun 13, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Sure and Secure 6 foot Metal Expansion Gate http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Secure-Metal-Expansion/product-reviews/B001N44UX0/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

    Summer’s Infant Sure and Secure 6 foot Metal Expansion Gate

    My 12 mos old daughter reached her arm through one of the skinnier areas in the bars on the section that has the door that swings open. She was able to squeeze her arm through, but when she got past her elbow and bent her arm, she was unable to pull it out. (When you bend your arm, you’ll notice that near the elbow the width of your arm increases.) When she realized she couldn’t pull it out, she pulled harder with her arm still bent and then got her arm wedged tight in between the bars. She started to scream, which got my attention. Seeing she was stuck and not immediately recognizing what had happened, I tried to pull her arm out as well, hurting her even more. After a few minutes of tugging with her in pain and crying, I finally realized that straightening her arm would help. I was then able to free her from the gate. She cried for a long time after and her arm is quite red where it was stuck. I imagine it will bruise but do not know because this incident just occurred. The other bars on the gate are a reasonable space apart, but these narrow areas are clearly a danger to children, which is ironic considering this is a safety product. I shudder to think what would have happened if I were in the shower or restroom at the time and could not hear her cries.

    Model
    Sure & Secure 6 foot Metal Expansion Gate / 07644
    UPC
    012914076446
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Apr 14, 2012
    Where
    Gilbert, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  30. No one hurt

    Made May 30, 2012, sent to the company Jun 13, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Sure and Secure Extra Tall Walk Through Gate color--white comes with extensions http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Secure-Extra-Walk-Thru/dp/B0000DEW91

    I have installed this baby gate at the bottom of my stairs as well as one in the hallway at the top. http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Secure-Extra-Walk-Thru/dp/B0000DEW91 The one at the top, I used the provided wall cups to make it more secure--not just pressure mounted. Yesterday, I left my 9 month old upstairs with her sister and ran down to get some laundry. I heard a kind of whining sound, so I went back up to see if soemthing was wrong. The baby had crawled out of the gate and had one hand on the stair to go down! These gates are supposed to “close and lock automatically”. I am assuming this one had not closed and locked as it would have been nearly impossible for a crawling baby to open it--I can’t even open it sometimes. Her sister was in the bathroom and claims not to have touched the gate, so I do not think it was her either. I had noticed the gate at the bottom of the stairs will not close unless it is done manually, but I figured it was because we had to add a piece of wood next to the banister to hold it in place properly. The one at the top was not similiarly rigged and was installed per directions and had worked, as far as I know, up until this point. I am so blessed that my baby caught herself and was able to vocalize her fear, but this is a very dangerous product and would like others to be aware of the problem.

    Model
    Sure and Secure Extra Tall Walkthrough gate
    Serial number
    07060C/07490/07970/07730
    Bought from
    Toys R Us, Texas
    Bought
    Nov 16, 2011, about then
    Where
    Cedar Hill, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 2, 2012, sent to the company Feb 10, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant Extra Tall Baby gate. White metal with plastic hinges. Extensions for wider doorways. Pressure mountable for doorways and hardware mountable for top of stairs.

    Two weeks ago I received a Summer Infant Extra tall baby gate for my baby shower. I installed it a few days later. The gate can be used for both regular doorways and top of stairs. Two days ago, my 4 year old daughter opened the gate to pass through and the plastic hinge just shattered causing the whole top of the gate to fall forward. She did not pull it hard and did not open it in any way I would not have. As the top of the gate broke, she stumbled forward. I am so thankful that we had not put this at the top of our stairs! Upon searching product reviews online I found that the exact same thing has happened to other consumers of Summer brand gates (other designs of their product in addition to the extra tall one we have). The quality of the plastic hinge is very poor for a heavy metal gate. When my 4 year old was born we had purchased 2 Summer Infant Extra Tall baby gates ((manuf. date 2003), but the design was a bit different and the product has stood up to it’s purpose. They close automatically as the product described and the hinges have held up. The newer design claims to swing closed on it’s own, but did not and hinge shattering is just dangerous. I worry about anyone who may place this gate at the top of the stairs. If the hinge failed upon opening, anyone could fall down the stairs. If a baby were to tug on the gate and it broke, the child could possibly die from the fall.

    Model
    Summer Infant Extra Tall Baby
    Bought from
    Babies R Us, New Jersey
    Bought
    Jan 10, 2012, about then
    Where
    Galloway, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 4, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant Inc., made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  32. No one hurt

    Made Jul 1, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2011

    The product, in the report: The product is a gate designed to cover large areas and to protect children from injury.

    The product I am reporting is a baby gate. No injuries have happened yet but I am trying to prevent any injuries. The gate is made by summer infant and it is called the sure and secure custom fit gate. I have had three of them break in the last three years in almost the same spot. I am thankful that I am only blocking one step with the gate and not ten. I have looked at the reviews and a lot of customers who have this gate have used it by a lot of stairs. Many customers have complained that the plastic on these gates have broken not just me. I do not want any injuries to my children brcause of this gate and I do not want to see any other children get injured.

    Model
    Sure and Secure Custom fit gate
    Serial number
    08082504
    Bought from
    babies r us
    Bought
    Sep 17, 2009, about then
    Where
    Livonia, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  33. No one hurt

    Made Jun 22, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 14, 2011

    The product, in the report: Summer Infant - Sure&Secure® Deluxe Top of Stairs Wood Walk-Thru Gate

    There is a headless nail sticking out of my gate. it appears that these nails are working their way out in several places. they are sharp and the exact height of my child’s face.

    Bought from
    Babies R Us
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Wynnewood, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Summer Infant, made or sold by Summer Infant
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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