CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
CPSC recall 01148. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with the recalled padlocks and cable locks should send them to Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Dept. LK, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773 for a free replacement lock.
CPSC recall 01148 has the recall date 9 May 2001. The notice names the firm Sturm, Ruger & Co. The recall has about 1,200,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury. 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 | Ruger is aware of three incidents where a consumer was able to open a padlock without the use of its designated key. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 1,200,000 |
| Description | These are 1.2 million padlocks and 800,000 cable gun locks that bear the "Ruger" name. Ruger began its voluntary lock replacement program in March 2001. Consumers should always be sure to obey all laws and follow appropriate safety procedures when storing their firearms. Consumers are reminded to make sure their unloaded gun is secure until the new replacement lock is received. |
| Product | Ruger cable gun locks, 1.2 million, Gun Accessories |
| Sold at | Lockable boxes using these padlocks were shipped by Ruger with its pistols and revolvers, from 1987 until 1995. The red cable locks were shipped with Ruger rifles and shotguns, from 1998 until March 2001. These locks were distributed nationwide. |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,200,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Gun Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sturm, Ruger & Co
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01148The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01148. https://recallregister.com/product/792-cpsc-sturm-ruger-company-inc-announce-recall-to-replace-padlocks-and-c/. 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 01148 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ruger is aware of three incidents where a consumer was able to open a padlock without the use of its designated key. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lockable boxes using these padlocks were shipped by Ruger with its pistols and revolvers, from 1987 until 1995. The red cable locks were shipped with Ruger rifles and shotguns, from 1998 until March 2001. These locks were distributed nationwide.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01148?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
1.2 million