Critical Alert
Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by Awesafe
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24127
Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by Awesafe
Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a Awesafe, of China · Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes
Product Description
This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recalled gun safes are black, can fit two pistols, and have the brand name "Awesafe" on the front.
Hazard
The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they get the free replacement safe. Contact Awesafe to receive instructions on disabling the biometric feature and 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 Recall@awesafeus.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at http://awesafeus.com/RECALL. Once they receive their replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received reports of 71 incidents of the recalled gun safes being opened by unauthorized users when the biometric lock failed to secure the safe. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes, according to a recall announced on February 22, 2024 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 60,000 and has been linked to fatalities. The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. Affected consumers should receive a free replacement by contacting Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a Awesafe, of China. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home. This recall carries the highest severity level due to reported deaths associated with the product defect.
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