Recall: dormakaba Recalls Delayed Egress Locks Due to Risk of Entrapment in an Emergency

Description: This recall involves dormakaba Delayed Egress Locks with model number DE8310 found on the inside of the wiring cavity cover plate. These locks detect when pressure is applied to a door and are set with a release delay of 15 or 30 seconds. The recalled locks include an internal or external alarm sounder, key switch for reset and override, and a building code sign for single out swinging doors. Delayed egress locks are typically used on perimeter exit doors and internal fire doors to discourage or delay unauthorized exit while providing a safe means of escape during a fire or other catastrophic emergency.

Name of product: Delayed Egress Locks

Units: About 2,400

Manufacturer: Shanghai One Top Corporation, of Shanghai, China

Hazard: The lockset can fail to open, posing an entrapment hazard and inability to vacate a location in an emergency.

Remedy: Facilities using the recalled locks should contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair of the firmware by a technician.

Recall date: August 11, 2021

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of 56 incidents with the recalled locks. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Installed by contractors nationwide from October 2019 through March 2021 for between $1,200 and $1,400.

Importers: dormakaba USA Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: dormakaba at 800-265-6630 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at DE8310.Recall@dormakaba.com or online at dormakaba.us and search for "recall" or "DE8310" for more information or here.

Recall number: 21-177