CPSC Recall in 2010: Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-181

Date: March 24, 2010

Product Name: Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates

Recall Description:

The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates made from October 2007 through July 2009. The model number can be found on the bottom rail. No other Evenflo model numbers or gates are affected by this recall.

Hazard Description:

The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 150,000 in the United States and 33,000 in Canada

Incidents:

Evenflo has received 142 reports of slats breaking and/or detaching from the gate. Three children gained access to stairs. One of those children fell through the gate and down five steps; another fell down one step. Injuries included four children who sustained bumps and bruises to the head and seven children who sustained minor injuries including scratches, scrapes and bruises.

Sold At:

Toys "R" Us, Burlington Baby Depot, Kmart and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide in the U.S. and Canada, and on the Web at Amazon.com and other online retailers from October 2007 through March 2010 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

Mexico