CPSC2011-03-09
Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 63,100
Injuries reported
Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
6K and 7KC series door locksets
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Stanley-Security-Solutions-Announces-Recall-of-Door-Locksets-Failure-of-Latches-Could-Lead-to-Entrapment-in-an-EmergencyDon't want to check this manually?
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