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.
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