Door locksets
CPSC Recall #19-046 — December 12, 2018
Product
Door locksets
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
Hazard
The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of lockset latch failures. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locksets and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement lockset.
Units Affected
About 13,500 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada and about 200 were sold in Mexico)
Sold At
Newport Distribution, CBS Manhattan, Columbus Door Company and other lock distributors and retailers nationwide, and online at www.Grainger.com from December 2013 through June 2018 for between about $450 and $650.
Manufacturer
Thase Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Importer
Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. and Best Access Solutions, Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Manufactured In
Taiwan