CPSC Recall in 2011: Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets; Failure of Latches Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-725

Date: March 08, 2011

Product Name: 6K and 7KC series door locksets

Recall Description:

The recalled latches are in 6K and 7KC series medium Duty Locksets. These locksets have a brass or stainless steel finish and may have the word "BEST" embossed on the key core.

Hazard Description:

The latches can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. This failure could lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 63,100

Incidents:

Stanley Security Solutions has received five reports of the latches failing. One entrapment has been reported. No injuries reported.

Sold At:

Nationwide to end users through either the firm’s network of branches or independent dealers from April 2010 through January 2011 for between about $80 and $260.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan