CPSCMay 6, 2002

CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic

CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks

Why was CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Electronic door locks
Company
Best Lock Corp., d/b/a/ Best Access Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Quantity
About 8,000
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.
Recall date
May 6, 2002
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The IDH Max™, B.A.S.I.S.® G and B.A.S.I.S.® V (Magstrip and Smartcard versions) cylindrical and mortise electronic door lock products are often installed in college and university dormitories, schools and hospitals.

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