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

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Article Date: 2/23/2010 | Resource: MLG

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Connector kits used with electronic door lock control modules.

Units: About 6,500

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

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.

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.

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

Manufactured in: USA

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.

Consumer 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

For more information regarding this article please contact:

Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com