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CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2024

Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by Awesafe

The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

Recall #
24127
Affected scope
About 60,000
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recalled gun safes are blac… - a moderate-severity action.

Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 22, 2024. Reason: The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and …. Verify recall #24127 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard ….

Moderate
severity level
February 22, 2024
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24127 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #24127) was formally reported on February 22, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 60,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they get the free replacement safe. Contact Aw… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 60,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recalled gun safes are black, can fit two pistols, and have the brand name "Awesafe" on the front.

Reason for recall

The biometric lock on the safes can fail and 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 feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they get the free replacement safe. Contact Awesafe to receive instructions on disabling the biometric feature and to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Recall@awesafeus.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at http://awesafeus.com/RECALL. Once they receive their replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 24127
Date reported February 22, 2024
Date initiated February 22, 2024
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 60,000
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 biometric feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes …

  • Check the recall number (24127) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recalled gun safes are black, can fit two pistols, and have the brand name "Awesafe" on the front.. Units affected: About 60,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they get the free replacement safe. Contact Awesafe to receive instructions on disabling the biometric feature and to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Recall@awesafeus.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at http://awesafeus.com/RECALL. Once they receive their replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 24127.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (24127) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 22, 2024. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.