GunBox Recalls Gun Storage Boxes Due to Lock Failure (Recall Alert)
Recall 14730 · Apr 16, 2014 · GunBox
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14730
- Date
- Apr 16, 2014
- Company
- GunBox
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- The GunBox™ Gun Storage Boxes
- Product type
- Safes
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The GunBox™ is an aluminum, square, clam-shaped case with an RFID scanner with a T-shaped logo on the top center of the box and two USB ports for charging devices. The "RF+Biometric" and "Premier" model boxes include a square fingerprint scanner below the RFID scanner on the top of the box that holds multiple fingerprints. The "Premier" model includes a GPS locator. All of the GunBoxes were sold with RFID wristbands that allow the user to wave their hand above the box to unlock. The recall includes version 01 of The GunBox™ RF, (model GBRF1.0); RF+Biometric, (Model GBBIO1.0); and the Premier, (model GBPREM1.0). The model number and "The GunBox™" are printed on a label on the bottom of the units.
What can happen
The GunBox storage box locking mechanism can open if dropped, allowing access to the gun stored inside.
The fix
Consumers should contact The GunBox for instructions on returning their gun box for a free replacement locking mechanism. The GunBox LLC is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- www.thegunbox.com from January 2014 through February 2014 for between $280 and $475.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the gunbox™ gun storage boxes?
Consumers should contact The GunBox for instructions on returning their gun box for a free replacement locking mechanism. The GunBox LLC is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The GunBox storage box locking mechanism can open if dropped, allowing access to the gun stored inside.
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.