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CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2024

Machir Recalls Biometric Personal Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death

The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms.

Recall #
24129
Affected scope
About 24,820
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves certain Machir biometric personal safes used to store personal items….

Machir Recalls Biometric Personal Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death 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 lock feature, remove the batteries,…. Verify recall #24129 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24129 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 certain Machir biometric personal safes used to store personal items. They measure about 10 inches by 14 inches by 10 inches. The serial numbers are located on the lower righthand corner of the front door of the safe. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall: SW190035551 - SW190038050 SW190070151 - SW190072650 SW190175401 - SW190175857 SW190262061 - SW190264301 SVA2001200005001 - SVA2001200007000 SVA2001200014632 - SVA2001200014995 SVA2001200015001 - SVA2001200017577 SVA2001200086685 - SVA2001200089624 SVA2001200164001 - SVA2001200165000 SVA2001200115471 - SVA2001200119880 SVA2001200122399 - SVA2001200124758 SVA2001200172611 - SVA2001200174080

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 if the safe is used to store firearms.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric lock feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store their items until they get the free replacement. Contact Machir to receive instructions on disabling the biometric lock feature and on how 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 Info@machir.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely destroy the biometric reader are also located at http://machir.com/biorecall/.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 24129
Date reported February 22, 2024
Date initiated February 22, 2024
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 24,820
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves certain Machir biometric personal safes used to store personal items. They measure about 10 inches by 14 inches by 10 inches. The serial numbers are located on the lower righthand corner of the front door of the safe. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall: SW190035551 - SW190038050 SW190070151 - SW190072650 SW190175401 - SW190175857 SW190262061 - SW190264301 SVA2001200005001 - SVA2001200007000 SVA2001200014632 - SVA2001200014995 SVA2001200015001 - SVA2001200017577 SVA2001200086685 - SVA2001200089624 SVA2001200164001 - SVA2001200165000 SVA2001200115471 - SVA2001200119880 SVA2001200122399 - SVA2001200124758 SVA2001200172611 - SVA2001200174080. Units affected: About 24,820.
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 if the safe is used to store firearms.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric lock feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store their items until they get the free replacement. Contact Machir to receive instructions on disabling the biometric lock feature and on how 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 Info@machir.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely destroy the biometric reader are also located at http://machir.com/biorecall/.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2024. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 24129.
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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