About 70,000 Stanley commercial cylindrical Grade 1 heavy duty door locksets are being recalled because the latches can fail, making it impossible to unlock the door from the inside. This defect poses a serious entrapment risk, as individuals may be unable to leave a room or building during an emergency. The recalled locks were sold under 18 different brand names between February 2016 and September 2016 for between $170 and $320. Four incidents of latch failure have been reported, though no injuries have occurred yet. Stanley is providing free replacement latches or scheduling professional installation for affected units.
The internal latch mechanism can fail mechanically, preventing the door from opening even when turned from the inside. This creates a life-safety hazard by trapping occupants inside a room during an emergency, such as a fire, when a quick exit is required.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locksets. For Stanley Commercial Hardware-branded locksets, consumers should contact Stanley Commercial Hardware and for all other brands, consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions Taiwan to receive a free replacement latch or to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge if the lockset is already installed.
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response