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CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks is CPSC recall #01148, announced on May 9, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc..
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.
Affected products
Ruger cable gun locks
Recalled brands
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
Remedy
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.
Recall date
May 9, 2001
CPSC recall #01148 covers CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 9, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #01148 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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