Over 100,000 cabinet latches recalled for chocking hazard

Over 100,000 cabinet latches used for childproofing are being recalled for chocking hazards, officials warned on Thursday.

The latching button on North States Industries Toddleroo rotating cabinet latches can dislodge and detach from the cabinet latches, posing a choking hazard to young children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC. The recall was initiated after North States Industries received 19 reports that the latching button had dislodged or detached.

According to the CPSC, this includes a case where a child is reported to have gagged on a dislodged button.

During that time, the rotating cabinet latches were also available online at northstatesind.com.

The products were sold in a package of four latches, each measuring 16 inches wide by 8 inches high by 1 2 inch deep, and comes with application adhesive, the CPSC said.

The affected UPC numbers, 0 -- 26107 -- 06178 -- 2 or 0 -- 26107 -- 06177 -- 5, can be found in the bottom left-hand corner of the product packaging, according to the release.

North States Industries is based in Minnesota and makes safety gates, play yards and mats for babies and pets.

The refund amount is $5.50 per pack of four latches. If you paid more than $5.50 per pack of 4, a copy of your purchase receipt will need to be provided in order to show the amount paid.