Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
Recall 11725 · Mar 9, 2011 · Stanley Security Solutions
63,100
units affected
63,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11725
- Date
- Mar 9, 2011
- Company
- Stanley Security Solutions
- Units affected
- 63,100
- Product
- 6K and 7KC series door locksets
- Product type
- Door Locks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Entrapment
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 6k and 7kc series door locksets?
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge.
What is the 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.
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.