Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury
Recall 16191 · Jun 9, 2016 · Rhino Metals
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16191
- Date
- Jun 9, 2016
- Company
- Rhino Metals
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Bighorn handgun security safes
- Product type
- Safes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all Bighorn P-20 handgun security safes. The gray and black safes are made out of metal, measure about 3.25 inches high by 12 inches wide by 10.5 inches deep and weigh about 15 pounds. The Bighorn logo in blue and a four-button, back-lit electronic key pad are located on the top of the safe. The handgun security safes have serial numbers 1412160001 through 1412163000 printed on a sticker on the right hand side.
What can happen
The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Canyon Sports, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Dean Safes, High Noble Safe, Co., North River Customs and other stores nationwide from March 2015 through March 2016 for about $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bighorn handgun security safes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of 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.