Liberty Hardware Recalls Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars Due to Fall Hazard
Thu Sep 26 2024
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Summary
The recall involves Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars sold under the brands Peerless, model PL585; Safety First, models SF585 and S1F585; and Delta, model DF585. The recalled Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars are powder-coated aluminum, were sold in the color white, and feature a one-inch diameter tube with two gripping surfaces at about 8 inches and 15 inches. The model number and brand name are listed on a label on the product's packaging.
Hazards
| Hazard | Type of Hazard |
|---|---|
| The plastic sticker grip pads can become dislodged after installation on tubs with tapered side walls, making the recalled Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars unstable during use, posing a fall hazard. | Not specified |
Injuries
| Injury |
|---|
| Liberty Hardware has received fourteen reports of the plastic sticker grip pads becoming dislodged after installation or otherwise needing replacement, including one fall with a minor injury reported. |
Affected Products
| Product Name | Number of Affected Units |
|---|---|
| Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars | About 174,500 |