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Product recall · CPSCMarch 9, 2011Highest risk
Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
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What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 63,100
- Recall date
- March 9, 2011
- Brand
- Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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