CPSC2002-05-06
CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks
Best Lock Corp., d/b/a/ Best Access Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Hazard
In an extreme fire situation, it is possible for the electronic wires and mounting holes to become exposed, posing a fire hazard risk. There is no danger of latch failure, nor will this prevent normal egress during an emergency evacuation.
Remedy
Customers will be contacted directly by Best Access Systems to receive a replacement product. Products installed in non-fire rated applications and B.A.S.I.S. G mortise products installed in 20-minute fire rated applications will be modified or replaced if requested by the customer. Products installed in 3-hour fire rated applications will be modified or replaced.
Sold at
The IDH Max™, B.A.S.I.S.® G and B.A.S.I.S.® V products were sold directly or through authorized distributors to the commercial and industrial markets, between 2000 and December 2001.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Best Lock have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to make sure that products installed in fire-rated applications meet industry standards.
Products
Electronic door locks
Consumer contact
For more information, call Best Access Systems at (800) 479-9087, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday, or visit Best's website at www.bestaccess.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Best-Lock-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electronic-Door-Locks-Don't want to check this manually?
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