Harbor Freight Recalls Electronic Handgun Safes Due to Unintended Access Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools recalls Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security handgun safes. They may open without a key upon impact, posing injury risks. Return for a refund.
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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.
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What happened, in plain English
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling two models of electronic handgun safes because they can open without a key or combination if impacted. This unintended access allows others to reach the contents, creating a risk of serious injury. Consumers are advised to stop using these safes immediately and return them for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3533-harbor-freight-recalls-electronic-handgun-safes-due-to-unintended-access.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3533-harbor-freight-recalls-electronic-handgun-safes-due-to-unintended-access · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8375
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“Harbor Freight Recalls Electronic Handgun Safes Due to Unintended Access Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3533-harbor-freight-recalls-electronic-handgun-safes-due-to-unintended-access. Based on CPSC recall #8375 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Handgun-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
The safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact. This failure allows unintended access to the contents, which poses a risk of serious injury to children and others who might reach inside.
Who’s affected
Owners of Union Safe Company (SKU 62984) or Bunker Hill Security (SKU 61581) electronic handgun safes purchased from Harbor Freight Tools stores or online between November 2014 and February 2018. Children and others are at risk of serious injury if the safe opens unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the permanent label on the door for the brand name and SKU number. The recalled models are Union Safe Company with SKU 62984 or Bunker Hill Security with SKU 61581. The safes are dark gray, and the brand is also molded into the combination touch-pad panel.
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Harbor Freight Tools- Product
Electronic handgun safes- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using The Safe
Immediately cease using the recalled handgun safe to prevent unintended access to its contents.
Secure Your Handgun
Secure your handguns in a different location to keep them away from children and others.
Return For Refund
Return the safe to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund in the form of a gift card.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2014 through February 2018 for about $65.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Harbor Freight Tools
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harbor Freight Tools to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8375 — Harbor Freight Tools Harbor Freight Recalls Electronic Handgun Safes Due to Unintended Access Hazard Hello, I own a Harbor Freight Recalls Electronic Handgun Safes Due to Unintended Access Hazard that is covered by recall 8375 from Harbor Freight Tools. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8375 (August 9, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.