CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Recall Number
08236
Product Information
Product Name
Lock and Leash™ Locks
Product Type
Locks (Combination/Key)
Number of Units
About 27,000
Manufacturer Name
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Imported By
Master Lock, of Oak Creek, Wis.
Manufactured In
Taiwan