Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-725 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 9, 2011
- Brand
- Stanley Security Solutions
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- 6K and 7KC series door locksets
- Hazard
- Poisoning and toxic substances, Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substancesSuffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 63,100
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 6K and 7KC series door locksets · About 63,100 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Stanley Security Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind..
Injuries or incidents reported
Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.
Consumer 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
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?
6K and 7KC series door locksets (About 63,100 units). The recalled latches are in 6K and 7KC series medium Duty Locksets.
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 latches 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 July 8, 2016. 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.