dormakaba Recalls Delayed Egress Locks Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-08-11). Hazards: entrapment. Models: DE8310. About 2,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21177 |
| Published | 2021-08-11 |
| Last updated | 2021-08-11 |
| Products | Delayed Egress Locks |
| Firm named in the title | dormakaba |
| Firms | Shanghai One Top Corporation, of Shanghai, China (manufacturer); dormakaba USA Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,400 |
| Model numbers | DE8310 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | repair, firmware update |
| Sold | Installed by contractors nationwide from October 2019 through March 2021 for between $1,200 and $1,400. |
Description
This recall involves dormakaba Delayed Egress Locks with model number DE8310 found on the inside of the wiring cavity cover plate. These locks detect when pressure is applied to a door and are set with a release delay of 15 or 30 seconds. The recalled locks include an internal or external alarm sounder, key switch for reset and override, and a building code sign for single out swinging doors. Delayed egress locks are typically used on perimeter exit doors and internal fire doors to discourage or delay unauthorized exit while providing a safe means of escape during a fire or other catastrophic emergency.
Hazard
The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Remedy
Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports of 56 incidents with the recalled locks. No injuries have been reported.
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