Biometric Gun Safes (Awesafe) - injury risk (2024)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes. The hazard is: The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injur. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recalled gun safes are black, can fit two pistols, and have the brand name "Awesafe" on the front.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they get the free replacement safe. Contact Awesafe to receive instructions on disabling the biometric feature and to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Recall@awesafeus.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at http://awesafeus.com/RECALL. Once they receive their replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 12, 2026