WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Lock and Leash Locks imported from Taiwan by Master Lock.

Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported.

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.

The recalled item was 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, contact Master Lock at (800) 464-2088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.masterlock.com