Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08236 · Apr 1, 2008 · Master Lock
27,000
units affected
27,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08236
- Date
- Apr 1, 2008
- Company
- Master Lock
- Units affected
- 27,000
- Product
- Lock and Leash™ Locks
- Product type
- Locks (Combination/Key)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lock and leash™ locks?
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.
What is the hazard?
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.