CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-06). Hazards: fire. About 8,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02534 |
| Published | 2002-05-06 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-05 |
| Product category | Door Locks |
| Products | Electronic door locks |
| Firm named in the title | Best Lock Corp. |
| Firms | Best Lock Corp., d/b/a/ Best Access Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | The IDH Max™, B.A.S.I.S.® G and B.A.S.I.S.® V products were sold directly or through authorized distributors to the commercial and industrial markets, between 2000 and December 2001. |
Description
The IDH Max™, B.A.S.I.S.® G and B.A.S.I.S.® V (Magstrip and Smartcard versions) cylindrical and mortise electronic door lock products are often installed in college and university dormitories, schools and hospitals.
Hazard
In an extreme fire situation, it is possible for the electronic wires and mounting holes to become exposed, posing a fire hazard risk. There is no danger of latch failure, nor will this prevent normal egress during an emergency evacuation.
Remedy
Customers will be contacted directly by Best Access Systems to receive a replacement product. Products installed in non-fire rated applications and B.A.S.I.S. G mortise products installed in 20-minute fire rated applications will be modified or replaced if requested by the customer. Products installed in 3-hour fire rated applications will be modified or replaced.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Best Lock have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to make sure that products installed in fire-rated applications meet industry standards.
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