August 1, 2011 - Schlage manufacturing have announced they will discontinue the Securekey product line Deecember 31, 2011.According to an Ingersoll Rand manager involved, Schlage will replace all their product line with the tried and tested conventional pin tumbler system in use for over 90 years.
Securekey will continue to be supported until December 31, 2011.
There have been reports in the media, over the last couple of years, of a patent suit brought by Kwikset against Schlage for infringing certain aspects of the Smartkey technology.
Perhaps this contributed to Schlage's decision to dump the product in the face of mounting criticisms about the insecurity, ease of bypass and bumping that this product was supposed to have countered.
Consumers might begin to see big box hardware chains discounting the product to clear the shelves.
Most locksmiths deal with electronic locks and keys as well as security systems so it is no longer a small general field.
ReplyDeleteWell, still this is a good news for us that Securekey is available till 31st December.
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