Safety 1st cabinet or door hardware
15 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 2, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 15reports to CPSC
- Apr 2, 2018the latest report was made
- Dec 29, 2011the earliest
- 15with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Safety 1st
- Makers
- Safety 1st and Dorel Juvenile GroupMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Cabinet or door hardwareCPSC’s product type: Cabinet or Door Hardware (code 1820), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)
“Safety 1st Cabinet & Drawer Latches”, “Safety 1st Lever Handle Lock” and “Safety1st”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| April 2018 | 1 |
| April 2015 | 2 |
| July 2014 | 1 |
| October 2013 | 1 |
| July 2013 | 1 |
| January 2013 | 1 |
| December 2012 | 1 |
| August 2012 | 1 |
| June 2012 | 1 |
| May 2012 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 2 |
| March 2012 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
- No one hurt 14 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
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.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hospital admission Made Apr 2, 2018, sent to the company Sep 19, 2018, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2018
The product, in the report: Safety 1st Cabinet & Drawer Latches
In 2015, my clients purchased a pack of Safety 1st Cabinet & Drawer Latches from Lowes to prevent their one-year old daughter from having access to their knife drawer. The product was installed as was specified in the instruction manual, and at no point did the daughter ever see her parents successfully unlock the latch and gain access to the drawer. Moreover, at no point did the parents have any reason to believe that their daughter had reached an age that she could successfully disengage the latch on her own. On December 8, 2017, after being locked out of her older sister’s room, the daughter - who at this time was three years old - attempted to access the knife drawer in order to cut a piece of tape in hopes that she could lock her older sister in her room from the outside. Her parents merely stepped away for a few seconds in order to get the telephone that was ringing. Although she had never witnessed anyone ever disengage the Safety 1st cabinet & drawer latch, she was able to easily disengage the product by using minimal force to depress the latch. Once she gained access, she attempted to cut the tape with the knife, but overcompensated the amount of force necessary to cut the tape, and accidentally stabbed her right eye with the knife. The three-year-old daughter was then flown to the hospital where she underwent emergency surgery to save her right eye. Months later, the daughter is still unable to see out of her right eye. She has undergone multiple surgeries and will continue to undergo surgeries in the future. There is a chance that the daughter will never regain vision in her right eye, and there remains the possibility that her eye may need to be removed.
- Bought from
- Lowes, West Virginia
- Bought
- Dec 19, 2015
- Where
- Oceana, United States: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 3, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st Cabinet & Drawer Latches, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Hospital Admission
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No one hurt Made Apr 21, 2015, sent to the company Apr 29, 2015, published by CPSC May 13, 2015
The product, in the report: Safety 1st brand Double Door Slide Lock - 2 Pack Model: HS170
Hello I’m writing in concern to a few products made by Safety 1st for safety proofing your house. The first product is Double Door Slide Lock - 2 Pack Model: HS170 This product is so badly designed that my 9 month old in less then 30 seconds could open it and gain access to both doors. I have a video of him doing so.
Second is [REDACTED] Latches 7 Pack Model: [REDACTED]. This product is so badly designed that out of 8 drawers having this product installed 6 broke in the first day. The problem is the little lip that catches onto the latch is so thin and weak it simply snaps off when open a drawer. Again my 9 month old broke 3 of these in one day and my wife and I had the others snap simply trying them out. I have tried contacting Safety 1st with no response. I’m hoping I can send you my video and that you can help initiate some form of recall. I do hope to hear back. Regards. [REDACTED]
- Model
- HS170
- Bought from
- Walmart, California
- Bought
- Mar 28, 2015
- Where
- San Diego, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 0, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 21, 2015, sent to the company May 1, 2015, published by CPSC May 15, 2015
The product, in the report: Wide Grip Latches 7 Pack, Safety 1st Model: 48444
Hello I’m writing in concern to a few products made by Safety 1st for safety proofing your house. The first product is [REDACTED] Lock - 2 Pack Model: [REDACTED] This product is so badly designed that my 9 month old in less then 30 seconds could open it and gain access to both doors. I have a video of him doing so.
Second is Wide Grip Latches 7 Pack Model: 48444. This product is so badly designed that out of 8 drawers having this product installed 6 broke in the first day. The problem is the little lip that catches onto the latch is so thin and weak it simply snaps off when open a drawer. Again my 9 month old broke 3 of these in one day and my wife and I had the others snap simply trying them out. I have tried contacting Safety 1st with no response. I’m hoping I can send you my video and that you can help initiate some form of recall. I do hope to hear back. Regards. [REDACTED]
- Model
- 48444
- Where
- San Diego, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 0, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 16, 2014, sent to the company Aug 18, 2014, published by CPSC Sep 2, 2014
The product, in the report: Cabinet & drawer latches (pack of 14)
The consumer stated that there is a nipple on top of the latch which locks latch into the other part.
The consumer stated that his 9-month old son was trying to open the door. The consumer stated that when his son tried opening the door few time, the nipple on the latch broke off. The consumer stated that the broken latch allowed the lock to open. The consumer stated that his son was able to get into the cabinet.
The consumer stated that the broken piece can also be an ingestion hazard for the child.
The consumer stated that in the pack of 14, 4/5 of them have completely broken off and some more that broke off halfway.
The consumer removed the latches off of the cabinets and drawers.
- Model
- 48390
- UPC
- 5318148390
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart, Florida
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2014, about then
- Where
- Safety Harbor, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 0, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 8, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013
The product, in the report: Off white cabinet lock, oval shaped with 1 inch opening at top, grey button inside oval on right side, grey slide at bottom, Safety 1st printed in grey on bottom front, diamond shaped window on front shows red lock when locked, and green unlocked lock when unlocked, approximately 2.5 inches high and 4.5 inches wide. Imprint in box on back reads 2008 Dorel Juv Grp, Columbus, IN 47201, Item no 48386, Made in CHINA WC-1
Today my almost 2 year old opened a kitchen cabinet with a safety first lock on it. The lock is one I was sent to replace the recalled lock. All she had to do to open it was pull the cabinet open, she didn’t even touch the button or slide. The lock made a clicking noise as it opened. The model number on the back is 48386. The date on the back is 2008.
- Model
- 48386
- Bought from
- sent as replacement for recalled product
- Where
- Indianapolis, Indiana: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Dorel Juvenile Group
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 15, 2013, sent to the company Jul 23, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 13, 2013
The product, in the report: Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer safety latch
I installed the Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer safety latch to keep my 14 month old boys from accessing kitchen drawers. In installed the latches by following the instructions on the back of the box. I am a moderately skilled at home repair, comfortable using tools and able to follow directions. I opened the drawers myself and noticed that they latch did in fact stop the drawer from opening. After installing the device I became concerned that my child would be able to reach into the small opening permitted by the latch so I conducted a small experiment. I cleared out the drawer and showed my kid some cheerios that I put in the bottom. He then opened the drawer until the latch caught and tried to stick his arm in the gap that is provided. He could not reach the bottom of the drawer so he took his arm out and pulled the drawer open a little harder. The drawer opened to my amazement but not because the latch failed, rather the latch broke. The smaller than a penny piece of plastic from the tip of the latch had snapped off at the force applied by a 14 month old baby. I was able to keep my child from swallowing the piece however that would absolutely be an issue if I had not been there to observe the incident. Wondering if the problem was my fault or a chance encounter, I tried the experiment with a second drawer and got the same exact result. The screws did not fail and the drawer did not fail. The catch portion of the latch also did not fail, it was only the long stem like piece that is designed catch on the lip of the catch portion of the device
- Model
- Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer safety latch
- Bought from
- Home Depot, New Jersey
- Bought
- Jul 13, 2013
- Where
- Clementon, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 24, 2013, sent to the company Feb 1, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2013
The product, in the report: It is the Safety1st push and latch cabinet lock manufactured by the Dorel Juv. Grp. The model numbers are HS158 and HS159 made in 2011.
On numerous occassions, my one year old daughter has unlocked the Safety1st push and latch cabinet locks. I made sure I was tightening them the first few times it happened and then I realized she could still unlock them. Luckily, I stay on top of her so she has not ingested anything or hurt herself with heavy pots and pans. There was a recall in 2012 on a different model number of the same locks but we assumed we were safe because we had the newer model number the company said they were replacing them with. However, once my daughter became mobile and stronger, we realized she could open these as well. The name is Safety1st push and latch cabinet locks. They are manufactured by the Dorel Juv. Grp. and the model numbers are HS158 and HS159.
- Model
- HS158, HS159
- Bought from
- Baby Depot by Burlington Coat Factory
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2011, about then
- Where
- Raleigh, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 12, 2012, sent to the company Dec 28, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 14, 2013
The product, in the report: Safety 1st Lever Handle Locks; off white color
I purchased several Safety 1st Door Lever locks to use on stairway door, bathroom doors, closet doors, etc. All have been working until Sunday, December 9 - I went to lock the stairway door and as a precaution always check to make sure it is locked and doesn’t slip out of place. The lever was in the locked position, but would not lock and could easily slide out of position by pulling on the door lever.
- Model
- 48400
- Bought from
- Babies R Us
- Bought
- Jun 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Independence, Kentucky: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 9, 2012, sent to the company Aug 24, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2012
The product, in the report: Safety 1st- Push ‘n Snap Cabinet Lock Item # 48391 Manufactured date- 2/11 Color- Off white
My child is 2 years old and can open the Safety 1st Push ‘n Snap Cabinet Lock. She has accessed chemicals, medicine, ect. We are very fortunate that we have been able to get to her before she has done any harm to herself. This is almost an everyday occasion. I have the same model that has already been recalled, however mine was manufactured at a later date. This model and date NEEDS to be included in the recall.
- Model
- Push ‘n Snap Cabinet Lock, Item # 48391
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Mar 1, 2011
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jun 30, 2012, sent to the company Jul 10, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 24, 2012
The product, in the report: Safety 1st Adjustable Multi-Purpose Strap 2 Pack
My son was able to rip the safety strap right off. If I wasn’t there it would’ve been disastrous! I was absolutely horrified and I am completely dissatisfied with this product.
- Where
- Flushing, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 17, 2012, sent to the company May 25, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 18, 2012
The product, in the report: Safety first cabinet slide lock
I have 3 packs of the Safety 1st slide cabinet lock. All six of the locks have broken after less than 6 months of use, allowing my child to easily access contents of cabinet.
- Model
- Safety first cabinet slide lock
- Bought from
- target
- Bought
- Sep 1, 2011, about then
- Where
- Baltimore, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 24, 2012, sent to the company May 1, 2012, published by CPSC May 15, 2012
The product, in the report: Safety 1st Door Knob Covers that glow in the dark Raised printing inside the cover states: 2009 Dorel Juv. Grp., Columbus IN Made in China Item # 48394, 48465 HS034 WC-B4
My 2 1/2 year old son pulled off the door knob cover and subsequently opened a door. He did so by pulling down on the cover (possibly putting a finger or two in the holes). The door knob cover pulled apart into the two original pieces and came off. He subsequently opened the door that this cover was meant to prevent him from opening. This is the second time it has happened. The first time I assumed that I hadn’t properly snapped all the cover in place. Obviously this means the door knob cover as a safety device is useless and poses a great danger.
- Model
- 48394, Safety 1st Grip N Twist Door Knob Cover
- Bought from
- Target, Ohio
- Where
- Stow, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 3, 2012, sent to the company Apr 11, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 25, 2012
The product, in the report: Safety 1st Lever Handle Lock Model #48400
My son-in-law installed the lever lock on the bathroom door. He went inside the bathroom and shut the door with lever handle lock in the “lock” position. He was LOCKED inside of the bathroom and could not get out. Fortunately my daughter was at home and heard him calling and was able to unlock the lever.
This product defect could have deadly consequences.
- Model
- 48400
- Bought from
- Babies R Us
- Bought
- Feb 14, 2012
- Where
- Tigard, Oregon: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st Lever Handle Lock, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 23, 2012, sent to the company Mar 30, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 13, 2012
The product, in the report: Safety 1st cabinet locks manufactured by Dorel. The lock is white with a green diamond to confirm lock is engaged.
I have a safety 1st cabinet lock. My two year can pull this open with no difficulty whatsoever. She has gained access to bleach,[REDACTED],soap etc, but fortunately didn’t touch them so there was no damage done. My cabinet lock was manufactured in April of 2011, the model number is HS158,HS159 and is extremely similar to the one recalled this week. I think maybe the recall needs to be expanded to include my model number as well.
- Model
- HS158, HS159
- UPC
- don’t know
- Serial number
- I don’t know
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart, Missouri
- Bought
- Oct 4, 2010, about then
- Where
- Rolla, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 29, 2011, sent to the company Jan 9, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 24, 2012
The product, in the report: Childproofing latch used to prevent child’s access to kitchen cabinetry
Hello, this is regarding a childproofing cabinet latch, the “Safety 1st Cabinet Slide Lock”, model number “00110,11002,48545” listed on the product. I purchased two of these a few months ago for childproofing my kitchen cabinets. In the past month or so, both have snapped in half, exposing my daughter to not only the contents of the cabinets but the sharp ends of the broken plastic. They broke as she was pulling on the cabinet door (which is the intended use of this product; she is 23 months old), and the broken piece snapped off and hit her, though thankfully she was not injured. The first one broke on 11/24/11 and the second one on 12/29/11. I have a picture of the broken product and have retained one in case you have questions regarding this incident. Thank you for your time.
- Model
- Safety 1st 00110 Cabinet Slide Lock
- Bought from
- Home Depot, New Hampshire
- Bought
- Aug 1, 2011, about then
- Where
- Dover, New Hampshire: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Safety 1st, made or sold by Safety 1st
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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