CPSCApril 1, 2008

Master Lock Lock and Leash™ Locks recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Master Lock Lock and Leash™ Locks recalled?

Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact Master Lock at (800) 464-2088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.masterlock.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
Lock and Leash™ Locks
Company
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan, Master Lock, of Oak Creek, Wis.
Quantity
About 27,000
Sold at
Hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8.
Recall date
April 1, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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