Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-12-05). Hazards: entrapment. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07511 |
| Published | 2006-12-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Door Locks |
| Products | Keyed 5K Series Door Handle Locks |
| Firm named in the title | Stanley Security Solutions Inc. |
| Firms | Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Locksmiths, hardware, and building supply stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $65 and $115. |
Description
The recalled units include the 5K Light/Medium Duty Lever Series door handle locks. These sets have a brass or stainless steel finish with the word "BEST" embossed below the key whole on the elongated handle.
Hazard
The locks can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the locks replaced free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Stanley Security Solutions has received three reports of the locks failing. No entrapments have been reported.
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