CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks
PRODUCT: Door Locks - Best Lock Corp., d/b/a/ Best Access Systems, of
Indianapolis, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 electronic door locks.
The IDH Max™, B.A.S.I.S® G and B.A.S.I.S.® V (Magstrip and Smartcard versions)
cylindrical and mortise electronic door lock products are often installed in
college and university dormitories, schools and hospitals. The IDH Max™,
B.A.S.I.S.® G and B.A.S.I.S.® V products were sold directly or through
authorized distributors to the commercial and industrial markets between 2000
and December 2001.
PROBLEM: In an extreme fire situation, it is possible for the electronic wires
and mounting holes to become exposed posing a fire hazard risk. There is no danger
of latch failure, nor will this prevent normal egress during an emergency
evacuation.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: CPSC and Best Lock have not received any reports of
incidents. This recall is being conducted to make sure that products installed
in fire-rated applications meet industry standards.
WHAT TO DO: Customers will be contacted directly by Best Acess Systems to
receive a replacement product. Products installed in non-fire rated
applications and B.A.S.I.S. G mortise products installed in 20-minute fire rated
applications will be modified or replaced if requested by the customer.
Products installed in 3-hour fire rated applications will be modified or
replaced. For more information, call Best Access Systems at (800) 479-9087,
between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday, or visit Best's website at
www.bestaccess.com.
For a detailed description and picture of the products, see Best's web site.
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