CPSC, Master Lock Co. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Locks
CPSC recall 00149. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Due to a manufacturing discrepancy, the two halves of some gun locks can be manually separated without a key, giving children and others unauthorized access to a firearm.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled locks immediately and call Master Lock to receive a free replacement lock. As always, consumers are reminded not to use gun locks on loaded guns. Until the replacement lock is received, consumers should not use the recalled gun locks. Master Lock urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices.
CPSC recall 00149 has the recall date 24 Jul 2000. The notice names the firm Master Lock. The recall has about 752,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Gun Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Master Lock reports it has not received any consumer reports of locks being disabled as a result of this discrepancy. This recall is being conducted by Master Lock to prevent the possibility of injury. |
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| Units | 752,000 |
| Description | The locks being recalled are keyed, trigger gun locks sold separately or in combination with certain Smith & Wesson and Walther handguns. The recalled gun locks were available for sale after June 20, 1999, and are either black or blue metal. Each half of the lock surrounds the trigger with a 1-inch locking post connecting them. The words, "Master Lock Tough Under Fire" are imprinted on the lock's black rubber pad. Affixed to the lock is a yellow sticker which reads, "Warning! Do Not Use On A Loaded Gun!" Master Lock brand gun locks sold separately were packaged with a green and black cardboard display card and with instruction sheets inside the package. Smith & Wesson gun locks were sold under its own name, and were packaged with blue display cards and instruction sheets inside the package. Model numbers found on the instruction sheets or packaging are 90, 90DSPT, 90KADSPT, 90TSPT, 90DS&W, 90KADS&W or 90TS&W. The words, "Made to exclusive Master Lock specifications in China" are on the back of the packaging. No other Master Lock gun locks are being recalled. Specifically, Master Lock trigger gun locks which were sold before June 20, 1999, (features to look for include: locks… |
| Product | Gun Locks, About 752,000, Gun Accessories |
| Sold at | Stores, such as Walmart, Kmart, Gander Mountain and Sports Authority, sold the gun locks nationwide, between June 1999 and July 2000, for between $8 and $12. |
| Manufacturer | Master Lock Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 752,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Gun Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Master Lock
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00149The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00149. https://recallregister.com/product/1835-cpsc-master-lock-co-announce-recall-to-replace-gun-locks/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00149 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Master Lock reports it has not received any consumer reports of locks being disabled as a result of this discrepancy. This recall is being conducted by Master Lock to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Stores, such as Walmart, Kmart, Gander Mountain and Sports Authority, sold the gun locks nationwide, between June 1999 and July 2000, for between $8 and $12.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00149?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 752,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States