Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 08236
Affected scope: About 27,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan recalled This recall involves red Lock and Leash™ locks with model number 1551D. The locks have a ….

Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan in April 1, 2008. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #08236 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard..

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agency class: April 1, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08236 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08236
Date reported	April 1, 2008
Date initiated	April 1, 2008
Recalling firm	Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Affected scope	About 27,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locks and return them to Master Lock Company Return Goods c/o All in One War…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 1, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08236.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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