Battenfeld Technologies · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 3,900 in the U.S. and about 100 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $21
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Small sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide and online retailers from May 2012 to Mar 2013 both for around $21.
- Product type
- Safes
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Battenfeld Technologies Inc., of Columbia, Mo.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.
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."
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 10 2013; last revised JAN 22 2015.
