Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 15, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On October 9, 2025, Mom Genius, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates. The recall was issued because the gates violate the mandatory federal safety standard for expansion gates and expandable enclosures. The recall notice states that a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment. No injuries have been reported as of the recall date. The recall number is 26014.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates. The product is described as a safety gate that comes in black and gray colors. It features a retractable mesh screen positioned between metal frames. The gates measure approximately 33 inches in height, with a retractable width of up to 118 inches. The model number “SH.20.006B02” and the words “Retractable Safety Gate” are printed on a white label located on the side of the gate. Approximately 920 units were sold in the United States. The gates were manufactured in China. They were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com, and Perpay.com from March 2024 through June 2025, with a price range between $50 and $70. The distributor is Mom Genius of Alpharetta, Georgia.

3. Hazard Information
The recalled safety gates violate the mandatory federal safety standard for expansion gates and expandable enclosures. Specifically, the hazard identified in the recall notice is that a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor. This creates a risk of entrapment, which could lead to serious injury or death. The recall notice does not specify any other hazards or contributing factors. No incidents or injuries have been reported to the company or to CPSC at the time of the recall.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled retractable safety gates. The recall notice provides specific steps for consumers to follow:
– Destroy the gate by cutting through the mesh.
– Take a photograph showing the destroyed gate.
– Submit the photograph to Mom Genius via email at product-recall@momgenius.com.
Once the photograph is received and verified, Mom Genius will issue a full refund to the consumer. Consumers should not attempt to sell, donate, or give away the recalled gates. The recall notice does not provide any alternative instructions for consumers who are unable to destroy the gate or submit a photo.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by Mom Genius is a full refund. To receive the refund, consumers must comply with the destruction and photo submission process described in the recall notice. The refund is issued after Mom Genius receives and processes the photograph of the destroyed gate. No other remedy options, such as replacement or repair, are listed in the recall notice. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for submitting the photograph or requesting the refund.

6. Contact Information
Consumers with questions or who need assistance with the recall process may contact Mom Genius using the following methods:
– Phone: 844-266-6436
– Email: product-recall@momgenius.com
– Online: Visit https://momgenius.com/pages/product-recall or go to https://momgenius.com/ and click the “Recall” link at the top of the page for more information.
The recall notice does not specify hours of operation for phone support or expected response times for email inquiries. No additional contact information, such as a mailing address for physical correspondence, is provided in the recall notice.

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