dormakaba Recalls Delayed Egress Locks Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency
Recalled August 11, 2021 · CPSC recall 21177 · dormakaba
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.
What to do
Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.
Contact
dormakaba at 800-265-6630 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at dormakaba.us and search for "recall" or "DE8310" for more information or here.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →