Master Lock · Recalled
Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 27,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves red Lock and Leash™ locks with model number 1551D. The locks have a matching red coiled cable used to anchor items. Master Lock® is printed in white above the combination display. Other colors are not affected by this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8.
- Product type
- Locks (Combination/Key)
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan, Master Lock, of Oak Creek, Wis.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locks and return them to Master Lock Company Return Goods c/o All in One Warehouse, 2050 North Smokey Lane, Suite B, Nogales, AZ 85621 for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Master Lock at (800) 464-2088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.masterlock.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 APR 01 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.