Battenfeld Technologies Recalls Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults Due to Lock Malfunction
Recall 13165 · Apr 10, 2013 · Battenfeld Technologies
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13165
- Date
- Apr 10, 2013
- Company
- Battenfeld Technologies
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Compact and Large Handgun Security Vaults
- Product type
- Safes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Small sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide and online retailers from May 2012 to Mar 2013 both for around $21.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled compact and large handgun security vaults?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.