CPSC recall · Reported June 9, 2016
Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury
The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.
Rhino Metals Inc., of Caldwell, Idaho recalled This recall involves all Bighorn P-20 handgun security safes. The gray and black safes ar….
Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury was recalled by Rhino Metals Inc., of Caldwell, Idaho in June 9, 2016. Reason: The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a h…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Meta…. Verify recall #16191 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rhino Metals Inc., of Caldwell, Idaho issued this CPSC recall-The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a h….
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- June 9, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16191 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
This recall involves all Bighorn P-20 handgun security safes. The gray and black safes are made out of metal, measure about 3.25 inches high by 12 inches wide by 10.5 inches deep and weigh about 15 pounds. The Bighorn logo in blue and a four-button, back-lit electronic key pad are located on the top of the safe. The handgun security safes have serial numbers 1412160001 through 1412163000 printed on a sticker on the right hand side.
Reason for recall
The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16191 |
| Date reported | June 9, 2016 |
| Date initiated | June 9, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Rhino Metals Inc., of Caldwell, Idaho |
| Affected scope | About 400 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return th…
- Check the recall number (16191) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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