Critical Alert
Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by BBRKIN
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24128
Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by BBRKIN
Jomani International Inc., of Monterey Park, California · MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes
Product Description
This recall involves BBRKIN Biometric Gun Safe model number QCJJ01. The gray steel safe is used to store firearms and valuables. It measures about 13 inches by 14 inches by 15 inches. It has one shelf and can store approximately 5 firearms. The serial number is on a label on the front of the safe in the lower right corner of the safe and the brand name "MouTec" appears on the front of the safe. The safes have the following serial range: SQC202121000 through SQC202247603.
Hazard
The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature of the recalled safe, remove the batteries from the safe, and only use the key when storing firearms. Contact BBRKIN to receive a repair kit or to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to support@bbrkin.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at www.securitysafe.store/recallreplacement.
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Reported Injuries
The firm received one report of the safe opened by an unauthorized user, a 6-year-old boy. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Jomani International Inc., of Monterey Park, California is recalling about 2,200 of MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on February 22, 2024. The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and schedule a free repair. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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