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Recalled Awesafe Gun Safe - closed
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Recalled Awesafe Gun Safe - open
Name of Product:
Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes
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:
Replace
Units:
About 60,000
Consumer Contact
Awesafe by email atRecall@awesafeus.com or online athttp://awesafeus.com/RECALL orhttp://awesafeus.com/ and click on “RECALL INFORMATION” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
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.
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 toRecall@awesafeus.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located athttp://awesafeus.com/RECALL. Once they receive their replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.
Incidents/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.
Sold At:
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from August 2019 until December 7, 2022, for about $130.
Importer(s):
Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a Awesafe, of China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
24-127
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