CPSC recall · Reported February 7, 2001
CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (Nssf), of Newtown, Conn. recalled The locks resemble a bicycle cable lock and have a red cable with a black padlock. Red vi….
CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (No… was recalled by The National Shooting Sports Foundation (Nssf), of Newtown, Conn. in February 7, 2001. Reason: Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to…. Remedy: NSSF urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun loc…. Verify recall #01078 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (Nssf), of Newtown, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to….
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- agency class
- February 7, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01078 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The locks resemble a bicycle cable lock and have a red cable with a black padlock. Red vinyl bands around the top and bottom of the locks read, "PROJECT" and "HOMESAFE." "MADE IN CHINA" and "30mm" are imprinted on the bottom of the locks. The gun locks were distributed in clear plastic cylinders with Project HomeSafe literature.
Reason for recall
Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.
Remedy, what to do
NSSF urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. Recipients of the Project HomeSafe (now Project ChildSafe) gun locks should call NSSF to receive a free replacement gun lock. Until the replacement gun lock is received, keep the original Project HomeSafe lock installed on the firearm. Consumers are reminded to never put a gun lock on a loaded gun, and to take extra precautions to make sure the gun is secure to keep kids safe. The replacement lock has an improved locking mechanism and a thicker braided-steel cable. With the announcement of this replacement lock program, NSSF is resuming Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) and encourages communities to enroll in the nationwide program by having a law enforcement official contact the NSSF.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01078 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2001 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | The National Shooting Sports Foundation (Nssf), of Newtown, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 400,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
NSSF urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. Recipients of the Project …
- Check the recall number (01078) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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