Product:Evenflo Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gate

Description: Wooden gate with model number 10502, which can be found on the bottom rail. The UPC  code is 032884145652. The date of manufacture is between October 2007 and July 2009, and is located with the model number.

Gates with model numbers 1050C, 10503, or 10513 are not included in the recall.

Hazard: The gate’s wooden slats may break off, posing a falling hazard if used at the top of the stairs.

Time Period/Locations Sold: December 2007 to September 2009 in Canada, and October 2008 to July 2009 in the United States.

Reports of Incidents/Injuries related to the recalled product to either Health Canada and/or the manufacturer: The manufacturer received 26 reports of incidents and one minor injury in Canada. The American numbers are 142 incidents, 11 minor injuries and two children falling down the stairs. Health Canada has received no reports of incidents or injury.

Corrective Action: Cease using the product immediately and contact Evenflo for a free replacement toll-free at 1-800-265-0749 between 8AM and 5PM ET.

Customers may register their gate for a recall here.

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Health Canada Reminder about “Little People” toys

They may be old, but they’re popular! Fisher Price’s “Little People” toys have been a hit with kids for decades, but Health Canada is warning that figures manufactured before 1991 pose the threat of choking and even death for toddlers. The figures, which feature a girl, a dog and a boy with a frog among other characters are small enough to become lodged in a child’s throat if swallowed. Recently, 10-month old child died after swallowing and choking on one of the toys. These toys are also still sold in some second-hand stores.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-662-0666, or by email at cps-spc@hc-sc.gc.ca (if contacting via e-mail, please indicate the province or territory from which you are corresponding).

A photo of the “Little People” Toys is below.

Fisher price "Little People" Toys