Battenfeld Technologies Recalls Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults Due to Lock Malfunction
CPSC recall 13165. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun vaults and contact Battenfeld Technologies to return the vault for a full refund.
CPSC recall 13165 has the recall date 10 Apr 2013. The notice names the firm Battenfeld Technologies. The recall has about 3,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Safes.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,900 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Compact and Large Handgun Security Vaults, About 3,900 in the U.S. and about 100 in Canada, Safes |
| Sold at | Small sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide and online retailers from May 2012 to Mar 2013 both for around $21. |
| Importer | Battenfeld Technologies Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,900Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Safes
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Battenfeld Technologies
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 13165The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13165. https://recallregister.com/product/1354-battenfeld-technologies-recalls-three-digit-combination-locking-handgu/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13165 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Small sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide and online retailers from May 2012 to Mar 2013 both for around $21.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13165?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13165?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,900 in the U.S. and about 100 in Canada