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Product name Stairway gate
Description The recalled gates are white plastic, measuring 26 inches high and can be used in openings from 26 inches to 41 inches wide. “INTENDED FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM 6 UP TO 24 MONTHS OF AGE...MMFG. ID NO. 8675... NORTH STATES” is on a warning sticker on the side of the gates. 
Problem The locking mechanism can release when the gate is shaken and the gate will no longer act as the barrier it is intended to be. If the gate is placed at the top of stairs and the lock fails, a child could fall down the stairs and be injured. 
Distribution Nationwide at Ames, Ann & Hope, Hambleton & Carr, and Value City department stores. 
Company North States Industries Inc., 800-848-8421. 
Dates sold March through April 1999. 
Date posted 01/03/2002 
 

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