Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by Awesafe
CPSC recall 24127 · announced February 22, 2024 · Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., D/b/a Awesafe · 60,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: Awesafe by email at Recall@awesafeus.com or online at https://awesafeus.com/RECALL or http://awesafeus.com/ and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the top of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.