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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-04-16

GunBox Recalls Gun Storage Boxes Due to Lock Failure (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

The GunBox™ Gun Storage Boxes

  • Brand The GunBox LLC, of Lehi, Utah

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

GunBox is recalling certain gun storage boxes because the locking mechanism can open if the box is dropped, potentially allowing unauthorized access to a stored firearm. The recall affects three models: the RF (model GBRF1.0), RF+Biometric (model GBBIO1.0), and Premier (model GBPREM1.0). These aluminum boxes feature an RFID scanner on top with a T-shaped logo, and the RF+Biometric and Premier models include a fingerprint scanner below the RFID scanner. All recalled boxes were sold with RFID wristbands for unlocking.

Consumers who own an affected GunBox should contact The GunBox for instructions on returning their unit for a free replacement locking mechanism. The GunBox LLC is reaching out to customers directly regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The GunBox storage box locking mechanism can open if dropped, allowing access to the gun stored inside.

What should I do?

Consumers should contact The GunBox for instructions on returning their gun box for a free replacement locking mechanism. The GunBox LLC is contacting its customers directly.

Details from the source

The GunBox™ is an aluminum, square, clam-shaped case with an RFID scanner with a T-shaped logo on the top center of the box and two USB ports for charging devices. The "RF+Biometric" and "Premier" model boxes include a square fingerprint scanner below the RFID scanner on the top of the box that holds multiple fingerprints. The "Premier" model includes a GPS locator. All of the GunBoxes were sold with RFID wristbands that allow the user to wave their hand above the box to unlock. The recall includes version 01 of The GunBox™ RF, (model GBRF1.0); RF+Biometric, (Model GBBIO1.0); and the Premier, (model GBPREM1.0). The model number and "The GunBox™" are printed on a label on the bottom of the units.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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