If you're latch will not retract and it's a new installation, make sure you have it on the door before you try it. You could be putting the unit on upside down which would make it not work properly.
If it's an older unit and the latch won't retract then the spring cage is most likely broken and you can contact us for to receive a replacement latch. Our phone number is 888-805-9837.
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