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Product Recall Number: 24-130

Why was Bulldog Biometric Firearm Safes recalled?

The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

Bulldog Biometric Firearm Safes
Here's product recall specific data for Bulldog Biometric Firearm Safes.

  • Product Recall Number: 24-130

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2024-02-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Bulldog Biometric Firearm Safes

  • Description: This recall involves Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults with Shelf, and Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults. The black steel safes are used to store firearms and valuables. The pistol vault (BD4030B) measures 11.5 inches by 8 inches by 5.5 inches, and the pistol vault with shelf (BD4040B) measures 11.5 inches by 10 inches by 8 inches. The top load pistol vault (BD4055B) measures 11.5 inches by 9.8 inches by 2.5 inches. The pistol vault with shelf has one shelf and can store approximately two firearms. The model number can be found on a label on a silver sticker on the back right corner of the safe, and the brand name “Bulldog” appears on the front of the safe.NameModel NumberMagnum Biometric Pistol VaultBD4030BMagnum Biometric Pistol Vault with ShelfBD4040BMagnum Biometric Top Load Pistol VaultBD4055B

  • Hazard Description: The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace, Repair

  • Units: About 33,500

  • Incidents: The firm received four reports of the safe being opened by an unauthorized user. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: 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 Bulldog to receive a repair kit or free replacement safe for consumers with the Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, or a free replacement safe for consumers with the Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults.

  • Sold At: Bass Pro Shops, Walmart and firearm stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from July 2016 through January 2024 for between $194 and $216.

  • Importers: Bulldog Cases, of Danville, Virginia

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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