dormakaba Recalls Delayed Egress Locks Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency
CPSC recall 21177 · announced August 11, 2021 · Shanghai One Top · 2,400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
What to do (per CPSC)
Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received reports of 56 incidents with the recalled locks. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Installed by contractors nationwide from October 2019 through March 2021 for between $1,200 and $1,400.
Consumer contact: dormakaba at 800-265-6630 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at DE8310.Recall@dormakaba.com or online at dormakaba.us and search for "recall" or "DE8310" for more information or here.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.