CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2024
Bulldog Cases Recalls Biometric Gun 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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaul….
Bulldog Cases Recalls Biometric Gun 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 feature of the recalled safe, remov…. Verify recall #24130 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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- agency class
- February 22, 2024
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24130 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 Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults with Shelf, and Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults. The black steel safes are used to store firearms and valuables. The pistol vault (BD4030B) measures 11.5 inches by 8 inches by 5.5 inches, and the pistol vault with shelf (BD4040B) measures 11.5 inches by 10 inches by 8 inches. The top load pistol vault (BD4055B) measures 11.5 inches by 9.8 inches by 2.5 inches. The pistol vault with shelf has one shelf and can store approximately two firearms. The model number can be found on a label on a silver sticker on the back right corner of the safe, and the brand name "Bulldog" appears on the front of the safe. Name Model Number Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault BD4030B Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf BD4040B Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault BD4055B
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 feature of the recalled safe, remove the batteries from the safe, and only use the key when storing firearms. Contact Bulldog to receive a repair kit or free replacement safe for consumers with the Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, or a free replacement safe for consumers with the Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24130 |
| Date reported | February 22, 2024 |
| Date initiated | February 22, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 33,500 |
| 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 of the recalled safe, remove the batteries from the safe, and only …
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- 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
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