CPSC recall · Reported April 10, 2013
Battenfeld Technologies Recalls Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults Due to Lock Malfunction
The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.
The CPSC recalled This recall is for combination lock models of Lockdown® Compact and Large handgun securit….
Battenfeld Technologies Recalls Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults Due to Loc… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 10, 2013. Reason: The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfel…. Verify recall #13165 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault..
- None
- agency class
- April 10, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13165 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
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.
Reason for recall
The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13165 |
| Date reported | April 10, 2013 |
| Date initiated | April 10, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 3,900 in the U.S. and about 100 in Canada |
| 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 should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a…
- Check the recall number (13165) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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