GMI Keepsafe Expansion Gate

by GMI

Product Features

• Ideal for top of stairs installation
• Expands up to 108" (9 feet)
• Collapses to only 25 1/2"
• Industry Exclusive Center Leg Support
• Patented No Pinch/No Choke Design

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000BOLLXA
• Item model number: 13-108-30
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,574 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #46 in Pet Supplies > Cats > Cat Flaps, Steps, Nets & Pens

Product Description

Size: 108"W

Keepsafe® Expansion Gates with their patented design prevents pinch points and choke points without any plastic coverings. This eliminates injury from chipped, broken or chewed off plastic. The pivot points are designed to allow maximum expansion without exceeding J.P.M.A. certification specifications. Extra tall height varies from 33" fully closed to 30½" fully extended. It attaches at four points and is hinged to swing 180 degrees to allow unobstructed use of the opening, collapsing to the industries' narrowest gate, when not in use. Industry exclusive center-mounted leg makes the gate sturdy even when fully extended and its rubber stop prevents damage to the floor. One hand latching and unlatching makes for ease of use. (Installation involves only four #6 Phillips screws and two-eyelets. All mounting hardware is included.)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous (update with response from company), April 21, 2009

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Shopper1 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GMI Keepsafe Expansion Gate (Misc.)

We loved this baby gate until one of the rivets fell out. A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener and this gate is covered in them. Before it is installed a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. The end opposite the head is called the buck-tail. On installation the rivet is placed in a pre-drilled hole. Then the tail is deformed so that it expands to about 1.5 times the original shaft diameter and holds the rivet in place. This particular rivet was never deformed on the buck-tail. If I had not heard it fall on the hardwood floor, I would not have noticed my baby pick it up and almost put it in his mouth! If you purchase this gate, inspect every single rivet just in case. . .

Update 4/22/09:
I emailed GMI about this incident and received a fast and concerned response. I am very pleased with how they are handling this issue. They will send a replacement and will pick up the defective gate for inspection, possibly issuing a recall. Other than the rivet issue, the gate is perfect to meet our needs. Hopefully, GMI will rectify this problem quickly.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WE LOVE THIS GATE!, March 23, 2007

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Dawn M. Nijim "Mom2Five" (Manteno, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GMI Keepsafe Expansion Gate, 84 Inches (Tools & Home Improvement)

OK, it has been over 2 years since we bought this gate and it is still standing! We used it for my mother's visiting dogs, keeping kids out of the kitchen and in a doorway! Very flexible and simple for adults to open and close.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent dog barrier!, November 1, 2008

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Psalm42 (Kingston, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GMI Keepsafe 108-Inch Expansion Gate (Misc.)

I just got new carpet and furniture and wanted to 'start over' with my dogs (one aussie and one lab mix). They have had alot of freedom and the result was a very soiled carpet and alot of pet hair, paw prints and slobber stains. My problem with an open layout home is alot of wide spaces. I searched for a long time to find something that could expand the width between my kitchen and living room. This 108" gate is perfect. I have tile floor in the kitchen so I couldnt anchor the center down, but it doesnt matter because this gate is so sturdy, I just latch it and it looks solid. It is tall enough that it hits the dogs eye level. They havent even tried to push through. It gives me time to clean thier paws and let them dry off before they come and join me in the living room. They have thier own comfy beds they like so much, the dont even try for the furniture. So far we are a slobber, paw print and hair free zone in the places that make my house a home. Very awesome product!

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