A safety gate’s key task is to prevent a toddler or young child going somewhere they shouldn’t. In most cases, it’s to stop a toddler going up or down a flight of stairs that they could, if not monitored, fall down, or into a room where they could seriously hurt themselves.

The sample of this stair gate we tested failed a key safety test that checks whether a gate is strong enough to withstand repeated pushing and pulling over an extended period of time. It became dislodged and could mean a child’s safety is at risk, which is why we’ve made it a Don’t Buy.

Munchkin, the company that owns Lindam, told us that consumer safety is paramount to its values as a company and it is dedicated to providing safe, top-quality products. It says that the Lindam Sure Shut Orto complies with all applicable standards including EN1930.

Munchkin continuously monitors customer feedback and states that it has not encountered any complaints of the gate dislodging while in use. It will continue to monitor and audit its products to ensure they meet and/or exceed safety and customer expectations.