Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled April 1, 2008 · CPSC recall 08236 · Master Lock
Hazard
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locks and return them to Master Lock Company Return Goods c/o All in One Warehouse, 2050 North Smokey Lane, Suite B, Nogales, AZ 85621 for a full refund.
Units
About 27,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves red Lock and Leash™ locks with model number 1551D. The locks have a matching red coiled cable used to anchor items. Master Lock® is printed in white above the combination display. Other colors are not affected by this recall.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locks and return them to Master Lock Company Return Goods c/o All in One Warehouse, 2050 North Smokey Lane, Suite B, Nogales, AZ 85621 for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Master Lock at (800) 464-2088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.masterlock.com
Product
Lock and Leash™ Locks
Manufacturer(s)
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Imported by
Master Lock, of Oak Creek, Wis.
Retailers
Hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →