Keyed striker component of SafeTech Top Pull Latch, SafeTech TriLatch, G8Safe Top Pull Latch & G8Safe TriLatch
Published 29 March 2018
Product
Key lockable striker component of the lockable pool gate latches SafeTech Top Pull Pool Gate Latch (Key Lockable) G8Safe Top Pull Pool Gate Latch (Key Lockable) SafeTech TriLatch (Key Lockable) G8Safe TriLatch (Key Lockable) These products are also available for purchase as part of the following kits: SafeTech Trade Packs (Key Lockable) G8Safe Megapack (Key Lockable)
Why it was recalled
The products do not comply with Australian Standard AS1926.1 2012 Safety Barriers for Swimming Pools section 2.4.2.1 (b). If the gate is open, turning the key in the striker component of the gate latch may cause the gate to remain locked in the open position.
Hazard
If the gate latch remains locked in the open position, it will not prevent unsupervised access to the pool area, posing a potential drowning risk.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.