Cleveland, OH – A group of Orthodox Jews are challenging the security of a type of push-button lock used in their homes and some government buildings in complaints before a federal judge in Cleveland.
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The complaints against the Swiss lock maker Kaba and its U.S. operations allege the locks can be easily breached using a small magnet.
The Plain Dealer in Cleveland says the complaints are part of a potential class-action lawsuit.
It reports the locks are used at the Cleveland federal courthouse, and a lawyer suing Kaba says the city’s large airport also uses the locks.
The newspaper says Orthodox Jews use the locks because restrictions for the Jewish Sabbath would prevent them from leaving home with keys in their pockets.
An attorney representing Kaba declined to comment to the newspaper.
it is amazing how sometimes big companies put out locks and some person figures out how to defeat it in a very simple way.
reminds me about kryptonite lock for bikes that someone figured out all you have to do is use a cap of a bic pen to open the lock
Why does he have to associate it with religion?
I sent Kaba an email asking what they intend to do about the locks but never got a response.
Do you think the manufacturer intentionally mislead his customers? I think not.
Probably, there is some iron or steel in the lock that replaced brass, as the latter is more durable. That may have allowed a breech to occur.
So, I’m moving into a new house and want to get such a lock. What is recommended? And how much do they cost? I’ve seen prices from $85 on up to $400 plus.