CPSC recall · Reported August 9, 2018
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury 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…
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. recalled This recall involves two models of 0.17 cubic foot capacity electronic handgun safes sold….
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard was recalled by Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. in August 9, 2018. Reason: The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns t…. Verify recall #18203 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to….
- None
- agency class
- August 9, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18203 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 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
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18203 |
| Date reported | August 9, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and retur…
- Check the recall number (18203) 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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