Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes

Brand: Awesafe

Hazards: Fire Hazard, Strangulation Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9862 |
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Recall Summary

Product Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes
Brand Awesafe
Category Automotive
Recall Number 9862
Hazard Fire Hazard, Strangulation Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date February 22, 2024
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Summary

This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recall was announced on February 22, 2024, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 24127. The firm, Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., doing business as Awesafe, of China, has received reports of 71 incidents in which the recalled gun safes were opened by unauthorized users when the biometric lock failed to secure the safe. No injuries have been reported. The recall was initiated due to the biometric lock on the safes being able to fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

Affected Products

The recalled product is the Awesafe Biometric Gun Safe. The recalled gun safes are black, can fit two pistols, and have the brand name “Awesafe” on the front. Approximately 60,000 units are included in this recall. The safes were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from August 2019 until December 7, 2022, for about $130. The product was manufactured in China. Specific model numbers are not specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information

The hazard associated with the recalled product is that the biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. The firm has received reports of 71 incidents of the recalled gun safes being opened by unauthorized users when the biometric lock failed to secure the safe. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature on the recalled safes. Consumers must remove the batteries from the safe and only use the key to store firearms until they receive a free replacement safe. Consumers should 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 consumers receive their replacement safe, they should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.

Official Remedy

The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement safe. Consumers are instructed to stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and use only the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they receive the free replacement safe. After contacting Awesafe and following the instructions to disable the biometric reader, consumers will receive a replacement safe. After receiving the replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.

Contact Information

Consumers may contact Awesafe by email at Recall@awesafeus.com or online at https://awesafeus.com/RECALL or http://awesafeus.com/ and click on “RECALL INFORMATION” at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Timeline

  • **February 22, 2024** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9862).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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