Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests. The recall was initiated by Maped Helix USA Inc., of Bloomingdale, Illinois, and was published on March 31, 2022. The recall number is 22109. The products were manufactured in China. The recall was issued due to a failure of the locking mechanism, which can allow access to the contents inside the chest, posing a risk of poisoning. Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chest. The chests are white metal, rectangular security chests used to store medications, drugs, and other medical supplies. They measure approximately 8 inches wide by 13 inches long by 8 inches deep. Each chest comes with two keys, a security tether, and a mounting kit. The word “HELIX” is metal stamped on the lid next to a cross inside a red circle. Security chests with a locking arm on the left side are included in this recall. The number of units affected is about 7,700. The products were sold at Educators Resource and Court Street Office Supplies stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2021 through December 2021 for about $65. Model numbers and UPCs are not specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the locking mechanism can fail, allowing access to the contents inside the chest. This poses a risk of poisoning. The recall notice states that Maped Helix USA has received two reports of the locking mechanism failing. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests until repaired. Consumers should contact Maped Helix USA to be shipped a free consumer-installable repair kit. No other consumer actions are specified in the recall notice.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a repair. Consumers will receive a free consumer-installable repair kit from Maped Helix USA. No refund or replacement is offered. The remedy is limited to the repair kit.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Maped Helix USA at 800-645-1421, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the company’s website at https://us.maped.com/safety-recall-information or www.maped.com and click on “Safety Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information. No other contact methods are specified in the recall notice.

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