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Product Recall Number: 22-109

Why was Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests recalled?

The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning. 

Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests
Here's product recall specific data for Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests.

  • Product Recall Number: 22-109

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2022-03-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests

  • Description: 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.

  • Hazard Description: The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 7,700

  • Incidents: Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Educators Resource and Court Street Office Supplies stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2021 through December 2021 for about $65.

  • Importers: Maped Helix USA Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed