Safety regulator, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
Recall 01148 · May 9, 2001 · Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
1,200,000
units affected
1,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01148
- Date
- May 9, 2001
- Company
- Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,200,000
- Product
- Ruger cable gun locks
- Product type
- Gun Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
These are 1.2 million padlocks and 800,000 cable gun locks that bear the "Ruger" name. Ruger began its voluntary lock replacement program in March 2001. Consumers should always be sure to obey all laws and follow appropriate safety procedures when storing their firearms. Consumers are reminded to make sure their unloaded gun is secure until the new replacement lock is received.
What can happen
The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled padlocks and cable locks should send them to Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Dept. LK, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773 for a free replacement lock.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ruger is aware of three incidents where a consumer was able to open a padlock without the use of its designated key. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lockable boxes using these padlocks were shipped by Ruger with its pistols and revolvers, from 1987 until 1995. The red cable locks were shipped with Ruger rifles and shotguns, from 1998 until March 2001. These locks were distributed nationwide.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ruger cable gun locks?
Consumers with the recalled padlocks and cable locks should send them to Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Dept. LK, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773 for a free replacement lock.
What is the hazard?
The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.
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.