GE AccessPoint 001859 Stor-A-Key Locking Key Case, Gray

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Locking Stor-A-Key TM key case adds an extra level of deterrence with a resettable combination and protective lock cover. Equipped with powerful rare earth magnet that keeps it place. The removable foam insert keeps the key from rattling when car is in motion. Great for spare key storage for auto, home, boat, office files, etc. Attach it anywhere using the magnet or adhesive metal plate (included). Equipped with an anchor point for strap or cable tie. There are 1,000 possible locking combinations. Withstands rain, snow and freezing conditions.

Product Description

Never be locked out of your home or car again. The Locking Stor-A-Key is popular with consumers who desire an extra level of deterrence when hiding their spare keys. This unique locking key storage case is an attractive option for safely storing keys in a variety of locations. Attaches to almost any surface using a magnet or adhesive tape provided. An affordable, simple key case with a powerful magnet along with a resettable combination lock. Stor-A-Key can be used for emergency access to vehicles or in your home. Weather resistant plastic will not rust. Foam insert and strap keeps key in place.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GTOUG0
• Item model number: 1859
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,602 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Forms, Recordkeeping & Money Handling > Key Cabinets, Racks & Holders > Cabinets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

85 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for modern car keys., December 20, 2007

By 

Jeff (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE AccessPoint 001859 Stor-A-Key Locking Key Case, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

The reason they designed this key case was to address the security problem with older magnetic key cases. Magnetic key cases are primarily used to hide car keys somewhere on your car so you can access the key if you accidentally lock yourself out. The problem is most car thieves know to look for these cases. Since there aren't that many places to hide them, most thieves know where the likely hiding spots are.

So GE had the bright idea to include a combination lock on the magnetic key case. Brilliant! Problem solved! Thieves can't get to the key because of the combination. But not so fast. GE didn't have their thinking caps on when it came to actually designing the case.

Many modern car keys come with an integrated security FOB as part of the key. This case is not large enough for the new keys. It's also not waterproof. So you'll destroy your FOB with water if it rains and it gets in the case (unless you can find a spot on the car that won't get wet).

And it's not obscure car keys that come with the FOB. My 2005 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Ridgeline, and 1999 Mercedes ML320 keys all don't fit in this case.

And as Kyung Lee pointed out in his review, the case is plastic so it's easy to break open.

Great idea, poor execution. For a new product, I can't believe GE didn't do their research and find out how big modern car keys are. They need to go back to the drawing board and make it bigger, give it an O-ring to make it waterproof, and make it out of tough metal for better security.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This Thing Is Useless, April 18, 2008

By 

P. Greenberg "Tech Guy" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: GE AccessPoint 001859 Stor-A-Key Locking Key Case, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

Another great GE product:

If you twist the cover with very moderate force you'll crack open this thing. The reason I even tried doing it was because the combination lock stopped working and I had to retrieve the key.

Don't waste your $$$ on this.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Did this pass product review?, May 26, 2010

By 

Lawrence Silver (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: GE AccessPoint 001859 Stor-A-Key Locking Key Case, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

It is plastic and if someone really wanted it contents it would be easily invaded but that is a trivial problem compared to the combination defect in design. Every other small combination lock I know requires that it be OPEN before you can change the combination. This make design sense as if it were closed (or locked) to change the combination anyone can change the combination and get the contents. Yep that is what this unit does. It requires that the unit be CLOSED to change the combination. This means that anyone can come to this "lock box" and while it is closed change the combination and get to the contents inside. It boggles the mind.