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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard

Recall 18-203 · August 9, 2018 · Harbor Freight Tools

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-203 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 9, 2018
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Electronic handgun safes
Hazard
Serious Injury Hazard
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 25,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 9, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves two models of 0.17 cubic foot capacity electronic handgun safes sold under two different brand names, Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security. The recalled safes are dark gray and the SKU number is printed on a permanent label on the door. The brand is printed on the permanent label on the door and molded into the combination touch-pad panel. Brand SKU Union Safe Company 62984 Bunker Hill Security 61581

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Electronic handgun safes · About 25,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Bunker Hill handgun safe
Recalled Bunker Hill handgun safe
Recalled Union handgun safe
Recalled Union handgun safe
Label location on Bunker Hill handgun safe
Label location on Bunker Hill handgun safe
Label location on Union handgun safe
Label location on Union handgun safe

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2014 through February 2018 for about $65.; Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif..

Consumer contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Electronic handgun safes (About 25,000 units). 17 cubic foot capacity electronic handgun safes sold under two different brand names, Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Serious Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 9, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.