Mom Genius Recalls Retractable Safety Gates Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and Enclosures
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled gates violate the mandatory standard for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment.
What parents need to know
Mom Genius is recalling its Retractable Safety Gates. The gates come in black and gray and have a retractable mesh screen between metal frames.
The recalled gates have been found to violate a mandatory safety standard. Specifically, a child's torso can fit through the gap between the gate and the floor. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment.
If you have one of these gates, please stop using it immediately. You should check the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a full refund. The notice asks owners to destroy the gate by cutting through the mesh and send a photo of it before the refund is issued.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26014
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 920
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled retractable safety gates immediately and contact Mom Genius for a full refund. Consumers must destroy the gate by cutting through the mesh and take a photo showing the destroyed gate. Submit the photo to product-recall@momgenius.com. Once the photo is received, Mom Genius will issue a full refund.
- Product description
This recall involves Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates. The safety gate comes in black and gray and has a retractable mesh screen in between metal frames. The gates measure about 33 inches high, with a retractable width up to 118 inches. "Retractable Safety Gate" and model number "SH.20.006B02" are printed on a white label located on the side of the gate.
- Products and models
- Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates
- Sold at
- Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com and Perpay.com from March 2024 through June 2025 for between $50 and $75.
- Consumer contact
- Mom Genius at 844-266-6436, email product-recall@momgenius.com, or online at https://momgenius.com/pages/product-recall or https://momgenius.com/ and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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