Stanley Security Solutions Inc. · Recalled
Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
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.
- Units
- About 25,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $65–$115
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Locksmiths, hardware, and building supply stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $65 and $115.
- Product type
- Door Locks
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Incident log
Stanley Security Solutions has received three reports of the locks failing. No entrapments have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the locks replaced free of charge.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 05 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.