CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks
Published: May 6, 2002Recall ID: 02534Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electronic door locks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Best-Lock-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Electronic-Door-Locks- |
| Title | CPSC, Best Lock Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Door Locks |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Electronic door locks |
| Products › Type | Door Locks |
| Products › Category I D | 1915 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 2257 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers will be contacted directly by Best Access 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02534 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Best Lock Corp., d/b/a/ Best Access Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-05T00:00:00 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBest Lock Corp., d/b/a/ Best Access Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind.