Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by BBRKIN
Recall 24128 · Feb 22, 2024 · Jomani International Inc.
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24128
- Date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Company
- Jomani International Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves BBRKIN Biometric Gun Safe model number QCJJ01. The gray steel safe is used to store firearms and valuables. It measures about 13 inches by 14 inches by 15 inches. It has one shelf and can store approximately 5 firearms. The serial number is on a label on the front of the safe in the lower right corner of the safe and the brand name "MouTec" appears on the front of the safe. The safes have the following serial range: SQC202121000 through SQC202247603.
What can happen
The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
The fix
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 BBRKIN to receive a repair kit or 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 support@bbrkin.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at www.securitysafe.store/recallreplacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received one report of the safe opened by an unauthorized user, a 6-year-old boy. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Amazon.com from September 2021 through February 2023 for between $170 and $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled moutec brand biometric firearm safes?
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 BBRKIN to receive a repair kit or to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of.
What is the hazard?
The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
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.