Alpha Guardian Recalls Stack-On Gun Safes Due to Lock Failure and Injury Hazard
Recall 19087 · Mar 21, 2019 · Alpha Guardian
1,250
units affected
1,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19087
- Date
- Mar 21, 2019
- Company
- Alpha Guardian
- Units affected
- 1,250
- Product
- Stack-On Sentinel gun safe
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Stack-On Sentinel model safe. The black steel safe is used to store firearms and valuables. It measures 40 inches by 25 inches by 55 inches. It has three shelves and can store approximately ten firearms. The style number FSS18-64-MB-E-S can be found on the shipping packaging. The "Sentinel" name appears on the front of the safe.
What can happen
A bolt malfunction can cause the safe to open without the use of a key or combination, allowing access to any firearms stored inside, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the safe and contact Alpha Guardian for instructions on receiving a free replacement safe or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Alpha Guardian has received one report of the safe opening, resulting in no injuries.
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from November 2018 through December 2018 for about $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stack-on sentinel gun safe?
Consumers should immediately stop using the safe and contact Alpha Guardian for instructions on receiving a free replacement safe or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
A bolt malfunction can cause the safe to open without the use of a key or combination, allowing access to any firearms stored inside, posing an injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.