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Multi-purpose Appliance Latch

Item #: 13267


If your toddler can't resist opening the dishwasher or dryer, you need this simple, self-adhesive appliance lock! Easy for you to open, but impossible for tots. Sticks on instantly. Great for childproofing refrigerators, freezers, and microwaves, too.
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Dorel Juvenile GroupMulti-purpose Appliance Latch
 
3.2

(based on 74 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (29)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (23)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy use (55)
  • Useful application (41)
  • Strong construction (30)
  • Easy to install (3)

Cons

  • Poor quality (16)
  • Poor design (10)
  • Difficult to maintain (8)

Best Uses

  • Toddler (37)
  • Accident prevention (32)
  • Kitchen/bathroom (21)
  • Crawlers (16)
  • Infants (9)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Parent of two or more children (30), First time parent (27), Parent of multiples (twins etc) (7), Grandparent (6), Medical professional (3)

Reviewed by 74 customers

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5.0

great

By caepeterson

from fort Wayne, in

About Me Parent of Two or More Children

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Useful Application

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Accident Prevention

    Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

    Finally a way to keep my twins out of the dishwasher!!!

     
    1.0

    Not so great construction

    By mommymsn

    from Alabama

    About Me Parent of Two or More Children

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Poor Construction
      • Poor Design

      Best Uses

        Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

        As a nurse and mom of 7 (including 3 step children) all 9 and under, I have used many products from OneStepAhead. I have always been very pleased. However, I put these guards on yesterday and today, one is broken where the piece slides into the latch and the adhesive on the other latch will not stay on. I am hoping to contact them for replacements or refund. I really need something to keep my Houdini out of the dishwasher.

         
        5.0

        Great Latch

        By Muckyuck

        from Roseville CA

        About Me Parent of Multiples (Twins etc)

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy Use
        • Strong Construction
        • Useful Application

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Accident Prevention
          • Kitchen/Bathroom
          • Toddlers

          Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

          Easy to install, easy to use and my twins can't get into the dishwasher any more!!! I bought a different one and wish I would have had these instead.

           
          5.0

          Freezer Door

          By Tina

          from PA

          About Me Medical Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                As described. Our top freezer door on our garage refrigerator tends to have a mind of it's own....just opens up....this latch was perfect...no more surprises.

                 
                3.0

                Good idea, But easily diverted

                By Heather and Ronan

                from Norman, OK

                About Me First Time Parent

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy Use
                • Strong Construction
                • Useful Application

                Cons

                • Poor Design

                Best Uses

                • Accident Prevention
                • Kitchen/Bathroom
                • Toddlers

                Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                I got this after my son dumped an entire gallon of orange juice on the floor. However, after seeing me operate once or twice, he can easily unlatch it himself. It's better than others I tried because it will actually stay affixed to the appliance. But definitely for a younger toddler. Mine is just over 3.

                 
                5.0

                Nice product

                By Doc

                from Plant City, FL

                About Me Grandparent

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy Use
                • Strong Construction
                • Useful Application

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                    I use it to close the doors on our garage refrigerator and the door on our freezer.

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Waste of $

                    By Hoosiermomma

                    from Indiana

                    About Me Parent of Multiples (Twins etc)

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Poor Construction
                      • Poor Design

                      Best Uses

                      • Infants

                      Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                      My twins (24 months old) figured this out within one minute. Also, be careful using the oven with this. Twice the rubber piece went inside the oven when I was putting things inside & the first time I noticed it within seconds. The 2nd time it was minutes before I noticed it was inside the oven & it melted/warped the plastic. It was useless anyway so I removed the whole thing. This isn't the first "safety" product that has been worthless. It really irritates me. Do these manufacturers even test their products on real life toddlers?? There is no way. Otherwise this & about 75% of other products sold wouldn't be on the shelves.
                      Ok, I'm done with my rant. Save yourself time and $ and do not buy this.

                       
                      1.0

                      Not impossible for tots

                      By The Spirited One

                      from Norman, OK

                      About Me First Time Parent

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Easy Use

                      Cons

                      • Difficult To Maintain

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                        My son is 22 months old and mastered opening this latch with no problem. He learned to do it on his own with no visual aids from watching mom and dad do it. It is not impossible for my tot, but difficult for some adults. The adhesive is not strong enough to prevent an adult from just yanking it open.

                         
                        5.0

                        Must have for toddler safety!

                        By Mommy2

                        from Wathena, KS

                        About Me Parent of Multiples (Twins etc)

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Use
                        • Strong Construction
                        • Useful Application

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Accident Prevention
                          • Kitchen/Bathroom
                          • Toddlers

                          Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                          We bought 2 of these. We use one on our refrigerator door and the other on our upright deep freezer door. The product is easy to install. Be sure to follow the instructions about cleaning the mounting spot with alcohol and waiting 24 hours after installing to use. With twin boys who master everything very quickly, I am impressed by this product. We were able to mount the latches out of their reach and they are very easy for an adult to open. They have saved dozens of food items being destroyed. The boys have double teamed the doors trying to outweight the latches with no success so they are very durable. I can honestly say there is nothing I do not like about this product for the uses I need them for.

                           
                          1.0

                          Not worth buying

                          By Mom of 3

                          from Issaquah, WA

                          About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy Use

                          Cons

                          • Poor Construction

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                            This item is bulky and doesn't stay one. The sticky adhesive isn't strong enough!

                             
                            1.0

                            Terrible

                            By John

                            from Feeding Hills, MA

                            About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                            Pros

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                                  Horrible design. My 17th mo old figured out how to open this right away. If your child has the strength to open the dishwasher, they have the strength to open this.

                                   
                                  1.0

                                  Total JUNK! Don't waste your money!

                                  By Nichole Farley

                                  from Stuart, FL

                                  About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Cheap
                                  • No pros

                                  Cons

                                  • Not effective
                                  • Poor Construction
                                  • Poor Design

                                  Best Uses

                                  • none

                                  Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                                  Took my two year old all of 30 seconds to figure out how it worked to open. I'm really surprised this item is even on this website! I came here to find something better and effective. Wrong :( If I could give it ZERO stars I would have. This maybe ok if you have a child not even capable of opening the frige to begin with.

                                  Sorry!

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Multi-purpose Appliance Latch

                                  By lcariddi

                                  from Phoenix, AZ

                                  About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy Use
                                  • Strong Construction
                                  • Useful Application

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Kitchen/Bathroom
                                    • Toddlers

                                    Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                                    Great latch! We use our on the refrigerator...works wonders!

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    What a lifesaver!

                                    By Debbie

                                    from Wylie, TX

                                    About Me First Time Parent

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy Use
                                    • Strong Construction
                                    • Useful Application

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Accident Prevention
                                      • Kitchen/Bathroom
                                      • Toddlers

                                      Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                                      It was a constant struggle to keep my 16 month out of the dishwasher. This is exactly what I needed. Easy to install and has withstood lots of wear and tear.

                                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      2.0

                                      Didn't work for us.

                                      By Mol n Russ

                                      from Washington, DC

                                      About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                        Cons

                                        • Didn't stick
                                        • Difficult To Maintain

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about Dorel Juvenile Group Multi-purpose Appliance Latch:

                                          Friends have had luck with these so I ordered one for our oven drawer. The adhesive didn't stick so I ended up throwing it away.

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