Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 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

On February 22, 2024, a recall was announced for certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with the importer, Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., doing business as Awesafe, of China. The recall notice states 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.

Affected Products

The 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. The products 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 number of units affected is approximately 60,000. The importer is Shenghaina Technology Co. Ltd., d/b/a Awesafe, of China. The manufacturer country is China. Specific model numbers or UPCs are not specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information

The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users. This poses 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, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes 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 they receive their replacement safe, consumers should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.

Official Remedy

The official remedy is a free replacement safe. Consumers are instructed to contact Awesafe to receive instructions on disabling the biometric feature and to receive a free replacement safe. After disabling the biometric reader and emailing a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Recall@awesafeus.com, consumers will receive a replacement safe. Once the replacement safe is received, 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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