The lock can fail, allowing unintended access to the vault
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Battenfeld Technologies of Columbia, Mo., is recalling about 4,000 Compact and Large Handgun Security Vaults.
The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.
Both vaults, manufactured in China, were sold at small sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide and online retailers from May 2012 to March 2013 for around $21.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.
Consumers may contact Battenfeld Technologies toll free at (877) 509-9160 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.