Connector Kits Used with Sonitrol Access Control Modules Recalled; Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency

Recalled January 21, 2010 · CPSC recall 10718 · Connector

Hazard

The pin connector can fail and prevent a door from being unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. This failure can lead to the inability to vacate a location in an emergency.

Remedy

Owners of the kits should contact Stanley Convergent Security Solutions or their Sonitrol franchised dealer to schedule an appointment to have the pin connectors replaced free of charge.

Units

About 6,500

Incidents / injuries

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions has received three reports of the pin connectors failing. No entrapments have been reported.

Description

The recalled pin connectors were distributed in installation kits (part number 8Z-40010751) for use with Sonitrol-brand ACCESS4-S and ACCESS4-SULC four-door access control modules. The recalled connectors include two-pin, eight-pin and 17-pin models, all of which have "EB560" imprinted on the end.

What to do

Owners of the kits should contact Stanley Convergent Security Solutions or their Sonitrol franchised dealer to schedule an appointment to have the pin connectors replaced free of charge.

Contact

For additional information, contact Stanley Convergent Security Solutions toll-free at (866) 792-5276 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' Web sites at www.stanleycss.com or www.sonitrol.com

Product

Connector kits used with electronic door lock control modules

Distributed by

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., U.S. Division Headquarters, of Naperville, Ill.

Retailers

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions' branch offices and Sonitrol franchised dealers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009 for between $50 and $70.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →