Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
CPSC recall 11725 · announced March 9, 2011 · Stanley Security Solutions · 63,100 units affected
The product
The recalled latches are in 6K and 7KC series medium Duty Locksets. These locksets have a brass or stainless steel finish and may have the word "BEST" embossed on the key core.
The hazard
The latches 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 latches replaced free of charge. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.
Sold at: Nationwide to end users through either the firm's network of branches or independent dealers from April 2010 through January 2011 for between about $80 and $260.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Stanley Security Solutions toll-free at (888) 312-8875 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.stanleysecuritysolutions.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.