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dormakaba USA Recalls Stanley Commercial Hardware Locksets Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency

Reported: December 12, 2018 Initiated: December 12, 2018 #19046

Product Description

This recall involves Stanley Commercial Hardware's grade 1 mortise lever lock QMS/QME 100 Series. The recalled locksets have Bright Brass, Satin Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Bright Chrome or Satin Chrome finish. The locksets were sold in 15 different "functions" or models that can be identified by the three digit number following the QMS/QME series, which is located on the mortise case that is installed in the door cavity. Only mortise locksets with the following model/series numbers are included in the recall. Model/Series Case Description QMS130 F1 Privacy QME130 QMS140 F22 Passage QME140 QMS145 F19 Privacy with Deadbolt QME145 QMS150 F4 Entry QME150 QMS152 F13 Exit QME152 QMS154 F20 Corridor QME154 QMS158 F11 Dormitory QME158 QMS160 F5 Classroom QME160 QMS162 F32 Classroom Security QME162 QMS164 F9 Apartment QME164 QMS170 F7 Storeroom QME170 QMS172 F30 Institutional QME172 QMS174 F14 Store Door QME174

Reason for Recall

The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locksets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement lockset.

Details

Units Affected
About 13,500 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada and about 200 were sold in Mexico)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Stanley Commercial Hardware's grade 1 mortise lever lock QMS/QME 100 Series. The recalled locksets have Bright Brass, Satin Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Bright Chrome or Satin Chrome finish. The locksets were sold in 15 different "functions" or models that can be identified by the three digit number following the QMS/QME series, which is located on the mortise case that is installed in the door cavity. Only mortise locksets with the following model/series numbers are included in the recall. Model/Series Case Description QMS130 F1 Privacy QME130 QMS140 F22 Passage QME140 QMS145 F19 Privacy with Deadbolt QME145 QMS150 F4 Entry QME150 QMS152 F13 Exit QME152 QMS154 F20 Corridor QME154 QMS158 F11 Dormitory QME158 QMS160 F5 Classroom QME160 QMS162 F32 Classroom Security QME162 QMS164 F9 Apartment QME164 QMS170 F7 Storeroom QME170 QMS172 F30 Institutional QME172 QMS174 F14 Store Door QME174. Recalled by Thase Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan. Units affected: About 13,500 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada and about 200 were sold in Mexico).
Why was this product recalled?
The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locksets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement lockset.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19046.