Recalls / 2013-04-10

Battenfeld Technologies Recalls Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults Due to Lock Malfunction

13165 · Recalled 2013-04-10 · CPSC page

Lockdown® Compact Handgun Vault, Combo Lock 222669

Description

This recall is for combination lock models of Lockdown® Compact and Large handgun security vaults. The vaults are black, steel cases used to store handguns or other valuables at home, in the car or when traveling. The Compact vault's interior is 5.25 inches wide, 8.25 long and 1.5 inches deep and can store most compact automatics and revolvers. The Large vault's interior is 6.125 inches wide, 9.75 inches long and 1.5 inches deep and can store most full-sized automatics and revolvers with barrels up to 4 inches long. The vaults are lined with foam padding in the top and bottom and are secured by a three-digit combination lock. A label with the words "Lockdown" and "www.lockdownvaults.com" is located to the left of the combination lock. The serial number is located on a paper label on the inside surface of the vault bottom under the foam. Recalled Compact and Large vaults have serial numbers from ST120002600 to ST120006800.

Hazards

The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Compact and Large Handgun Security Vaults		About 3,900 in the U.S. and about 100 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Battenfeld Technologies Inc., of Columbia, Mo.
Made in: China
Sold at: Small sporting goods, specialty, online retailers

Consumer contact

Battenfeld Technologies Inc., toll free at (877) 509-9160 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.lockdownvaults.com and click on "Product Recall."

More images

Lockdown® Large Handgun Vault, Combo Lock 222668

Source: CPSC recall 13165. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.