American Red Cross Ultra Strong Metal Cabinet and Drawer Safety Latches, 4-Pack

by The First Years

Product Features

• 4 pack
• Helps prevent child from opening cabinets and drawers
• Hidden inside cabinet and drawers
• Durable stainless steel for added strength and security
• American Red Cross licensed product

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001NJRGIG
• UPC: 071463071715
• Item model number: Y7171
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,327 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #48 in Baby > Safety > Cabinet Locks & Straps
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The American Red Cross and The First Years have joined together to offer a collection of infant and toddler wellness and safety products that parents can trust. The American Red Cross Ultra Strong Metal Safety Latches come in a convenient 4 pack. Helps prevent child from opening cabinets and drawers. Hidden inside cabinet and drawers. Durable stainless steel for added strength and security. Easy to install and use.

Product Description

The American Red Cross and The First Years have joined together to offer a collection of infant and toddler wellness and safety products that parents can trust. U.S. only

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre, January 7, 2010

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Kelly Tiffany (Bellingham, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Red Cross Ultra Strong Metal Cabinet and Drawer Safety Latches, 4-Pack (Baby Product)

They do their job - make it a huge pain to get into the cabinet or drawer..... But we're most-likely uninstalling them to use the cheap plastic ones. The problem we have is this:

You have to open the door part way, push down on the latch, start to close the door to get it unlatched, and then open the door again before releasing the latch. And then you have to actually push down on the latch again to shut the door.

I've used the cheap plastic ones at friends' houses in the past, and you only push once...there isn't all these steps for the stupid things. You just open the door part way, push down on the latch, and then open the door. And to shut it - you just shut it.

So I gave three stars because they do actually do their job.....but they're a huge PITA when there is a better option out there that's easier to use AND cheaper.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In California we also call these "Earthquake Latches", April 29, 2010

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Karisu - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Red Cross Ultra Strong Metal Cabinet and Drawer Safety Latches, 4-Pack (Baby Product)

Plastic latches are clumsy, and they definitely break over time. We have used these durable metal latches on our cabinets (top cabinets especially) for over 15 years. Our kids are long grown, but we live in "earthquake country" where it is prudent to keep dishes, glassware, etc. from flying out of the cabinets during a temblor.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best cabinet/drawer latch!!, January 8, 2009

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C. Thompson (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Red Cross Ultra Strong Metal Cabinet and Drawer Safety Latches, 4-Pack (Baby Product)

I went through several types of cabinet and drawer latches, getting more and more frustrated as the self-adhesive varieties just fell off, and some others with weak plastic parts just broke, and others that were just a pain in the neck for adults to use. Then I found these--what a relief!! The baby can't open them, but they're easy for me, and strong enough to last. Definitely choose these over any other!