CPSC, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Padlocks and Cable Gun Locks
Home product recall 01-148. Announced by CPSC on May 9, 2001.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 9, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information, call Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. toll-free at (888) 317-6887 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Ruger’s website at www.Ruger- Firearms.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
1.2 million units, as CPSC gives them.
Ruger cable gun locks.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Southport, Conn.
- 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.
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Was anyone hurt?
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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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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