22 Feb 2012

Statement on lock cylinder security and home protection

Media coverage of the problems of lock cylinder security in residential properties, especially those with PVCu doors, is increasing. These issues and the solutions are well known to professional locksmiths and window and door installers. However, the following statement may help to clarify Yale’s position and assist you with any enquiries:

As the world’s favourite lock brand, Yale is well aware of the issues surrounding lock cylinder snapping, bumping, drilling and plug extraction and is at the forefront of efforts to solve these problems.

Today, information about lock breaking, previously known only to professional locksmiths and a handful of specialist burglars, is common knowledge via videos on the internet.

Currently, the best home protection is achieved by choosing locks, cylinders and door hardware /handles licenced and approved by the Secured by Design crime reduction initiative created by the Association of Chief Police Officers.

Yale has a range of locks and lock cylinders that are Secured by Design approved for both new installations and to retrofit to existing doors.

Yale supports improved technical standards including the Master Locksmith Association’s Sold Secure standard SS312 and the new TS007 Kitemark standard created by the Door Hardware Federation and Glass & Glazing Federation.

For new doors, Yale locks are available which will help the door meet the latest PAS 24 doorset security standard.

Yale believes that advanced technology, combined with high quality manufacturing, is the only way to win the ‘arms race’ with burglars and housebreakers.

At the same time, Yale is encouraging homeowners to replace their locks more frequently to maintain the most up to date levels of home security.

Yale is also working with the news media and with social media to raise customer awareness of the available solutions to the problem of lock picking and recommending that householders contact a professional locksmith to get the best advice. This message is also featuring heavily on the Yale website www.yale.co.uk driving more customers to locksmiths and stocking retailers.

Please contact your Yale representative for further information about the range of Yale solutions and additional guidance for consumers about this issue.