Deadbolt Secures Homes Against Holiday Burglaries

Master Lock’s NightWatch Deadbolt Secures Homes Against Holiday Burglaries

A new deadbolt from Master Lock is designed to prevent an intruder from entering the house, even if they have a key, and can provide an added measure of protection during the upcoming holiday season when burglaries are at their peak.

Master Lock Company LLC is an operating unit of Fortune Brands, which is a leading consumer brands company.

Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. from November through December, according to the FBI. The National Crime Prevention Council recommends that home owners take extra precautions to protect their homes during the holidays.

According to Master Lock, the most important step to prevent a home invasion is to make sure that your home is securely locked, even when you are at home. In two-thirds of successful burglaries, according to the Home Safety Council, the burglar entered through unlocked or improperly locked doors or windows.

Master Lock’s NightWatch deadbolt features a patent-pending locking mechanism that blocks out all keys when it is engaged. To activate the mechanism, home owners simply lock the deadbolt as usual, and then depress a safety button and pull the deadbolt lever towards them.

The NightWatch deadbolt fits all doors, replaces any brand of deadbolt and can be installed in about 15 minutes with just a Phillips screwdriver.

According to a study conducted by Customer Profiles, Ltd. and Master Lock, a majority (64%) of American home owners allow their keys to wander, potentially leaving them in the wrong hands. The NightWatch deadbolt ensures that workmen, cleaning staff, baby sitters and others who may have had access to a house key will not be able to enter the home.

When away from the home, owners can engage the NightWatch deadbolt on entry doors and then exit through the garage, locking the garage vehicle door. The deadbolt also cannot be picked while it is engaged.