CPSCMarch 9, 2011

Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door

Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency

Why was Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge. 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

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
6K and 7KC series door locksets
Company
Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Quantity
About 63,100
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.
Recall date
March 9, 2011
Incidents / injuries
Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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