[Recalled] Master Lock Tough Under Fire gun locks — Gun Locks Recalled by Master Lock NEWS from CPSC U.S | CPSC 2000-07-24

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Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Gun Locks Recalled by Master Lock NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued July 24, 2000, Revised April 28, 2004 Release # 00-149 Company Telephone Number: (800) 308-9242 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Company Media Contact: Wendi Kopsick/Mark Semer, (212) 521-4800 Note: Phone Number Change. CPSC, Master Lock Co. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Locks WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Master Lock Co., of Milwaukee, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 752,000 gun locks and providing free replacements to consumers. 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. 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. 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 imprint Hazards: Explosion/Projectiles

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