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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.

Delayed Egress Locks
Here's product recall specific data for Delayed Egress Locks.

  • 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