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CPSCRecalled Feb 22, 2024 · #24127

Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by Awesafe

Hazard

The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

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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.

Product details

Product
Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from August 2019 until December 7, 2022, for about $130.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice