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CriticalRecall #24255

SA Consumer Products Recalls Sanctuary Quick Access and Sports Afield Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death

SA Consumer Products Inc., of Rolling Meadows, Illinois · Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes

Recalled Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes (image 1 of 2)
Recalled Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes (image 1 of 2) Photo: CPSC / Public Domain
Recalled Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes (image 2 of 2)
Recalled Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes (image 2 of 2) Photo: CPSC / Public Domain

Product Description

This recall involves the Sanctuary Quick Access Biometric Home Safe and the Sports Afield Home Defense 4-Gun Biometric Safe. The black steel safes are used to store firearms and valuables. The Sanctuary Quick Access Biometric Home Safe measures 10 inches high by 14 inches wide by 10 inches deep, and the Sports Afield Home Defense 4-Gun Biometric Safe measures 55 inches high by 12 inches wide by 11 inches deep. The Sanctuary-branded safe has one shelf and can store approximately two firearms, while the Sports Afield-branded safe can store four firearms. The Sports Afield safe has the Sports Afield logo on the front of the safe.

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 SA Consumer Products to receive a free repair kit.

Repair

Reported Injuries

The firm is aware of 77 reports of the safe being opened by unauthorized users. No injuries have been reported.

411 Press Analysis

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes on June 6, 2024, affecting about 133,370. The firm is aware of 77 reports of the safe being opened by unauthorized users. No injuries have been reported. The CPSC has classified this as a serious safety hazard. Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately and schedule a free repair. SA Consumer Products Inc., of Rolling Meadows, Illinois is the responsible party for this recall. The CPSC urges consumers to check their homes for this product and take action without delay. Full recall details and consumer contact information are available on the CPSC website.

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