WASHINGTON, April 11 (UPI) — Columbia, Mo., firm Battenfeld Technologies is recalling 4,000 locking handgun vaults that can fail, allowing access to the stored guns, regulators said.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the combination lock models of Lockdown Compact and Large handgun security vaults can fail to function properly.
They are generally used to store handguns or valuables, but when they do not work safety is compromised by having the guns unintentionally accessible.
The vaults were imported from China and sold at sporting stores nationwide from May 2012 through March 2013 for about $21.
The vaults are steel cases with foam padding on the top and bottom and three-digit combination locks. The label has the word “Lockdown” on it.
Consumers were advised to stop using the vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the product for a free refund.
Consumers can call 877-509-9160 for information.
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