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Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning

U.S. CPSCChemicalSold on AmazonMar 31, 2022
Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - closed
Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - closed
Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - open
Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - open
Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall
Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

Maped Helix USA at 800-645-1421, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at: https://us.maped.com/safety-recall-information or www.maped.com and click on "Safety Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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