CPSC recall · Reported October 19, 2023
Fortress Safe Announces Recall of Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Death Reported
The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Xpedition LLC, dba Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois recalled The recalled gun safes are portable lock boxes, personal safes, pistol vaults, and gun ca….
Fortress Safe Announces Recall of Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Ri… was recalled by Xpedition LLC, dba Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois in October 19, 2023. Reason: The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and r…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric reader in the recalled gun safes, r…. Verify recall #24011 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Xpedition LLC, dba Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois issued this CPSC recall-The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and r….
- None
- agency class
- 61K units
- affected scope
- October 19, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24011 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 recalled gun safes are portable lock boxes, personal safes, pistol vaults, and gun cabinets with brand names Fortress, Cabela's, Gettysburg, and Legend Range & Field. Model numbers can be found above the barcode on a label located on the back of the safe and on the top right corner of the original packaging. Safes with the following model numbers are included in this recall. Model # Description 11B20 Fortress Portable Safe with Biometric Lock 44B10 Fortress Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock 44B10L Legend Range & Field Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock 44B20 Fortress Medium Personal Safe with Biometric Lock 55B20 Fortress Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30 Fortress Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30G Gettysburg Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 4BGGBP Cabela's 4 Gun Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30BP Cabela's Biometric Personal Safe
Reason for recall
The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric reader in the recalled gun safes, remove the batteries, and contact Fortress to receive a free replacement safe.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24011 |
| Date reported | October 19, 2023 |
| Date initiated | October 19, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Xpedition LLC, dba Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois |
| Affected scope | 61000 |
| 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 biometric reader in the recalled gun safes, remove the batteries, and contact Fortres…
- Check the recall number (24011) 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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