Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
CPSC recall 07511 · announced December 5, 2006 · Stanley Security Solutions · 25,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the locks replaced free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Stanley Security Solutions has received three reports of the locks failing. No entrapments have been reported.
Sold at: Locksmiths, hardware, and building supply stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $65 and $115.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Stanley Security Solutions product support department at (800) 479-9087 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.stanleysecurity.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.