CPSC recall · Reported May 9, 2001
CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
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…
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., of Southport, Conn. recalled These are 1.2 million padlocks and 800,000 cable gun locks that bear the "Ruger" name. Ru….
CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks was recalled by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., of Southport, Conn. in May 9, 2001. Reason: The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks…. Remedy: Consumers with the recalled padlocks and cable locks should send them to Sturm, Ruger & C…. Verify recall #01148 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., of Southport, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks….
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- agency class
- May 9, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01148 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01148 |
| Date reported | May 9, 2001 |
| Date initiated | May 9, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., of Southport, Conn. |
| Affected scope | 1.2 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers with the recalled padlocks and cable locks should send them to Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Dept. LK, 411 Sunapee Street, N…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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