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Lost Combinations
I've forgotten the combination to my Master Lock. If I send you the serial number from the back of the lock, can you e-mail the combination to me or give it to me over the phone?

Due to increased security concerns nationwide, We recognize the heightened need for additional safety measures. Effective immediately Master Lock will no longer provide lock combinations in response to phone, fax or e-mail request. Please follow the procedure outlined below to obtain the combination to your lock:

  • Mail Padlock to : 1400 Hill St., El Cajon, CA 92020
    Attn.: Customer Service
  • Please include a $6.00 Check for this service, Made out to Hodge Products, Inc.

We will return the lock to you, with the correct combination.

The hardware store/home center no longer provides combination lookup service. What should I do now?
Please refer to the lost combination above.
In the past I was able to obtain my lost combination by sending a fax or letter to Master Lock. Why is this service no longer available?
Due to increased security concerns nationwide Master Lock recognizes the need for additional safety measures. Master Lock realizes that lost combination requests made via fax, phone or e-mail do not adequately prove ownership and puts you at additional risk.
How may I obtain my lost combination when my lock is attached to locker, bike, cabinet, etc.?
Due to increased security concerns nationwide, Master Lock recognizes the need for additional safety measures. Master Lock will not provide lost combinations if you are unable to prove ownership. To prove ownership you must be able to photocopy the back of your lock and submit a notarized Lost Combination Form. Please contact your local locksmith for lock removal. Please note that Master Lock does not reimburse for locksmith services.
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I live outside of the US, can you e-mail the combination to me?
Due to increased security concerns nationwide, Master Lock recognizes the need for additional safety measures. Click Here to forward a note to a customer service representative for further instructions.
What is the dialing sequence to open a standard combination lock?

Please follow the steps outlined below:

  • Turn the dial 3 times to the right and stop on the first number of the sequence
  • Turn the dial to the left, pass the second number of the sequence and stop on it the second time around.
  • Turn the dial to the right and stop on the third number of the sequence
  • Pull up on the shackle
I've lost the combination to my resettable Master Lock. Can you tell me what it is?
Resettable combination locks have a combination that is assigned by the owner of the lock. Therefore, Master Lock does not know the combination that the owner set. The lock cannot be reset unless it is in the open position. If your lock is attached to something you will need to call a locksmith for removal. Please note that Master Lock does not reimburse for locksmith services.

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