Product Recall Number: 21-177
Why was Delayed Egress Locks recalled?
The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Product Recall Number: 21-177
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2021-08-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Delayed Egress Locks
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,400
Incidents: The firm has received reports of 56 incidents with the recalled locks. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.
Sold At: Installed by contractors nationwide from October 2019 through March 2021 for between $1,200 and $1,400.
Importers: dormakaba USA Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Manufacturers: Shanghai One Top Corporation, of Shanghai, China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed