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dormakaba Recalls Delayed Egress Locks Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency

Recall 21-177 · August 11, 2021 · dormakaba

What to doFacilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-177 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 11, 2021
Brand
dormakaba
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Delayed Egress Locks
Hazard
Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,400
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 11, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves dormakaba Delayed Egress Locks with model number DE8310 found on the inside of the wiring cavity cover plate. These locks detect when pressure is applied to a door and are set with a release delay of 15 or 30 seconds. The recalled locks include an internal or external alarm sounder, key switch for reset and override, and a building code sign for single out swinging doors. Delayed egress locks are typically used on perimeter exit doors and internal fire doors to discourage or delay unauthorized exit while providing a safe means of escape during a fire or other catastrophic emergency.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Delayed Egress Locks · About 2,400 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Installed by contractors nationwide from October 2019 through March 2021 for between $1,200 and $1,400.; Shanghai One Top Corporation, of Shanghai, China; dormakaba USA Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received reports of 56 incidents with the recalled locks. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

dormakaba at 800-265-6630 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at DE8310.Recall@dormakaba.com or online at dormakaba.us and search for "recall" or "DE8310" for more information or here.

Recall history and context

dormakaba 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?

Delayed Egress Locks (About 2,400 units). This recall involves dormakaba Delayed Egress Locks with model number DE8310 found on the inside of the wiring cavity cover plate.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency.

What should I do if I own one?

Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.

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