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

Recalled March 31, 2022 · CPSC recall 22109 · Maped Helix

Recalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - closedRecalled Helix Metal Lockable Drug Security Chest - openSecurity chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall
Hazard
The locking mechanism can fail allowing access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 7,700
Incidents / injuries
Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired and contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit.

Contact

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.

Product
Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests
Imported by
Maped Helix USA Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois
Retailers
Educators Resource and Court Street Office Supplies stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2021 through December 2021 for about $65.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →