Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-09). Hazards: impact injury, injury. Models: 0.17. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18203 |
| Published | 2018-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-09 |
| Products | Electronic handgun safes |
| Firm named in the title | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Firms | Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. (importer); Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Model numbers | 0.17 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2014 through February 2018 for about $65. |
Description
This recall involves two models of 0.17 cubic foot capacity electronic handgun safes sold under two different brand names, Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security. The recalled safes are dark gray and the SKU number is printed on a permanent label on the door. The brand is printed on the permanent label on the door and molded into the combination touch-pad panel. Brand SKU Union Safe Company 62984 Bunker Hill Security 61581
Hazard
The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the safe, posing a risk of serious injury to children and others.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and return the safes to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund of the purchase price in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Incidents and injuries
None Reported
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