Description
This fridge lock is an adhesive child safety lock with a heat-resistant backing, made to fit most ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers, for $14.99. It sticks on in a minute and does not need tools or screws.
The kitchen is where toddlers get hurt, and it is almost never the thing parents worry about most. A child cannot reach the cooktop, but they can absolutely reach an oven door handle at knee height, and an oven door glass stays hot long after the roast comes out. The same goes for a dishwasher full of upturned knives and a front loader with the door left ajar. A lock on the door is the difference between a child trying and a child succeeding.
Specifications
| Type |
Adhesive appliance door lock |
| Adhesive |
Heat resistant |
| Suits |
Most ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers |
| Fitting |
Peel and stick, no tools or drilling |
| Quantity |
1 lock |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Microwave and oven safety lock |
Why This Goes On Before the Crawling Starts
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Heat resistant adhesive - an ordinary sticker peels off an oven door within a week, which is why the adhesive spec is the part that matters.
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Fits most appliances - one lock design covers ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers and dryers, so you are not sourcing a different part for each.
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Prevents burns and scalds before they happen - the door stays shut during and after cooking, which is the window when appliance glass is at its hottest.
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No tools, no drilling - it goes on a rental kitchen without leaving a hole, and comes off when you move.
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Peace of mind when you cannot watch everything - the lock keeps working while you are answering the door or getting the washing in.
Which Appliances Does This Lock Fit?
The manufacturer lists most ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers. In practice it suits any flat appliance door of a similar style, including many fridge doors, because it works by bridging the gap between the door and the body of the appliance. Check the surface you intend to stick it to is flat, smooth and clean before fitting.
Will the Adhesive Damage My Appliance?
The lock is designed to be applied to a clean, dry appliance surface and to hold there through normal heat cycles. Like any adhesive product it can leave residue when removed, which usually comes off with a little warm soapy water or an adhesive remover. Test on an inconspicuous spot first if your appliance has a painted or delicate finish.
How Do Adults Open a Child-Locked Door?
Appliance safety locks of this kind are designed so that an adult can release them with a deliberate movement that a small child has not worked out how to make. That is the whole design principle: easy for you, not obvious to a two year old. Practise opening it a few times before you rely on it, so you are not fighting the lock while holding a hot tray.
Who Buys These
Parents baby proofing a kitchen for the first time, usually the week a baby starts pulling themselves up on furniture. Grandparents setting up for regular visits. Renters who want childproofing they can remove without leaving marks on someone else's appliances. Family day care providers who need every appliance in reach secured before an assessment.
Pair It With
A kitchen usually needs more than one lock. Our Children range covers the rest of the baby safety gear, Kitchen & Dining has the storage and organisation that keeps sharp and breakable things up high, and Home & Garden covers the household supplies for the same job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many locks are included?
One. Most kitchens need several, so it is worth counting your appliances before ordering.
Does it need screws?
No. It is an adhesive fitting, so there is no drilling and nothing permanent.
Will the adhesive survive oven heat?
The adhesive is specified as heat resistant, which is the reason this style is used on ovens rather than a general purpose sticker.
Can I move it to another appliance?
Adhesive fittings hold best on first application. Moving one usually weakens the bond, so plan the position before you press it down.
Does it work on a fridge?
It suits flat appliance doors of a similar style, including many fridges. Check your door surface is smooth and flat.
Is it a substitute for supervision?
No. It is one layer of protection and should be used alongside supervision, never instead of it.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this lock reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows, which matters when a baby has just learned to stand up.
Product photography is indicative. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand, and hand measured dimensions carry a small tolerance. Safety locks are one layer of protection and are not a substitute for adult supervision.
