Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 2, 2022
SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closers Recall: Injury and Drowning Risks
D&D Technologies recalls SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets due to risk of unintended gate access causing injury or drowning for young children. Consumers must stop using and replace the product.
The hinge-closers can malfunction and not fully self-close gates when installed. This can lead to unintended access to pools and other areas, posing injury and drowning hazards to young children.
“SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closers Recall: Injury and Drowning Risks.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2688-sureclose-readyfit-180-hinge-closers-recall-injury-and-drowning-risks. Based on CPSC recall #9221 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/D&D-Technologies-Recalls-SureClose-READYFIT-180-Hinge-Closer-Sets-Due-to-Injury-and-Drowning-Hazards).
D&D Technologies recalled SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets on Feb. 2, 2022, due to injury and drowning hazards, according to the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the hinge-closers immediately and contact the company for a free replacement or refund.
Sold at: Fence and gate contractors, distributors, gate manufacturers nationwide, and www.shutitgatehardware.com from March 2020 through July 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with the hinge-closers are used until the recalled hinge-closers have been replaced. Contact D&D Technologies at 800-716-0888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@ddtechusa.com, or online at https://us.ddtech.com/pages/safety-notification or https://us.ddtech.com/ and click on the Resources tab and then on Safety Notifications for more information.
The hazard
The hinge-closers can malfunction and not fully self-close gates when installed. This can lead to unintended access to pools and other areas, posing injury and drowning hazards to young children. None reported
Context
GovInfoNow's records show D&D Technologies issued this recall on Feb. 2, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include Hobby Lobby Sunneday & Blue Bay Pools Recall: Drowning Risk from Pool Footholds (Jan. 29, 2026), Evajoy Above-Ground Pool Recall: Drowning Hazard from Compression Straps (Feb. 26, 2026), and Muscc: Pool Drain Covers Risk Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning (April 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for OL.MI-branded SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets with model numbers 74108333T or 74108335T. The date code (MM/YY) is visible on the end of the hinge-closer when in the open position.
Brand
D&D Technologies
Product
SureClose® READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closer Sets
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with these products are used until replaced.
Contact for Replacement
Contact D&D Technologies to schedule a free hinge-closer replacement or receive a full refund.
Return Recalled Products
Return the recalled hinge-closers via mail for free using the instructions provided by D&D Technologies.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with the hinge-closers are used until the recalled hinge-closers have been replaced. Contact D&D Technologies to receive either a full refund or to schedule hinge-closer replacement at no cost. Consumers will also receive instructions on how to return recalled hinges to D&D Technologies via mail free of charge.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Fence and gate contractors, distributors and gate manufacturers nationwide and online at www.shutitgatehardware.com from March 2020 through July 2021 for between $645 and $700, depending on the model.”
Subject: Recall 9221 — D&D Technologies SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closers Recall: Injury and Drowning Risks
Hello,
I own a SureClose READYFIT 180° Hinge-Closers Recall: Injury and Drowning Risks that is covered by recall 9221 from D&D Technologies.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the hinge-closers and secure access to areas where gates with the hinge-closers are used until the recalled hinge-closers have been replaced. Contact D&D Technologies to receive either a full refund or to schedule hinge-closer replacement at no cost. Consumers will also receive instructions on how to return recalled hinges to D&D Technologies via mail free of charge.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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