Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-511 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 5, 2006
- Brand
- Stanley Security Solutions
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Keyed 5K Series Door Handle Locks
- Hazard
- Poisoning and toxic substances, Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substancesSuffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 25,000
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled units include the 5K Light/Medium Duty Lever Series door handle locks. These sets have a brass or stainless steel finish with the word "BEST" embossed below the key whole on the elongated handle.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Keyed 5K Series Door Handle Locks · About 25,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Locksmiths, hardware, and building supply stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $65 and $115.; Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind..
Injuries or incidents reported
Stanley Security Solutions has received three reports of the locks failing. No entrapments have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Stanley Security Solutions product support department at (800) 479-9087 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.stanleysecurity.com.
Recall history and context
Stanley Security Solutions appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Keyed 5K Series Door Handle Locks (About 25,000 units). The recalled units include the 5K Light/Medium Duty Lever Series door handle locks.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Poisoning and toxic substances, Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions to schedule an appointment to have the locks replaced free of charge.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.