The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08236·Announced 2008-04-01

Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash Locks for Lead Paint Violation

Master Lock is recalling red Lock and Leash locks because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Master Lock is recalling approximately 27,000 red Lock and Leash™ locks, model number 1551D. These locks feature a matching red coiled cable used to anchor items and have "Master Lock®" printed in white above the combination display. Other colors of the product are not affected by this recall.

The recall is due to the red surface paint on the locks containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected locks were sold at hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact Master Lock at (800) 464-2088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit www.masterlock.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lock and Leash™ Locks
Manufacturer
Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Locks
Hazard
Affected units
27,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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