How can I open a kitchen cabinet door where the child lock is keeping it closed?

Question

We have recently moved into a new house and our kitchen cabinet doors appear to have child locks fitted.

One of the cabinets has suddenly locked shut, and we cannot get it open.

The following links show what the child locks in one of the doors which is opening/closing normally.

Any suggestions as to how we can get the cupboard opened?

Many thanks!

Some kids would easily get that open... Have you tried a lever? or pry bar to operate the catch? — Solar Mike, Apr 11 '22 at 08:55
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score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 11 '22 at 09:14

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Just found out that a magnet will unlock them! Used a fridge magnet and that done the trick.

The locks were something like the things sold at the following link.

answered Apr 11 '22 at 09:14

Grant

If you did not remove them yet (or do not need to use them), you should be able to "disable" the lock by flipping the hook latch up. Then you won't need the magnet each time. – Bruno L. Apr 11 '22 at 22:38

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