Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Recall 18203 · Aug 9, 2018 · Harbor Freight Tools
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18203
- Date
- Aug 9, 2018
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Electronic handgun safes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves two models of 0.17 cubic foot capacity electronic handgun safes sold under two different brand names, Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security. The recalled safes are dark gray and the SKU number is printed on a permanent label on the door. The brand is printed on the permanent label on the door and molded into the combination touch-pad panel. Brand SKU Union Safe Company 62984 Bunker Hill Security 61581
What can happen
The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the safe, posing a risk of serious injury to children and others.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and return the safes to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund of the purchase price in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None Reported
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2014 through February 2018 for about $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electronic handgun safes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and return the safes to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund of the purchase price in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
What is the hazard?
The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the safe, posing a risk of serious injury to children and others.
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.