CPSCGeneral Alert

Fortress Safe Announces Recall of Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Death Reported

Name: Fortress Safe Announces Recall of Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Death Reported
Brand: Fortress
SKU: CPSC-24011
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Veröffentlicht: 19. Oktober 2023Rückruf-ID: 24011Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten

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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

The recalled gun safes are portable lock boxes, personal safes, pistol vaults, and gun cabinets with brand names Fortress, Cabela's, Gettysburg, and Legend Range & Field. Model numbers can be found above the barcode on a label located on the back of the safe and on the top right corner of the original packaging. Safes with the following model numbers are included in this recall. Model # Description 11B20 Fortress Portable Safe with Biometric Lock 44B10 Fortress Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock 44B10L Legend Range & Field Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock 44B20 Fortress Medium Personal Safe with Biometric Lock 55B20 Fortress Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30 Fortress Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30G Gettysburg Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 4BGGBP Cabela's 4 Gun Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30BP Cabela's Biometric Personal Safe

Betroffene Produkte

Biometric Gun Safes

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Fortress-Safe-Announces-Recall-of-Biometric-Gun-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Death-One-Death-Reported
Title	Fortress Safe Announces Recall of Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Death Reported
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image9_0.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Fortress Portable Safe with Biometric Lock, Model 11B20
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image8_2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Fortress Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock, Model 44B10
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image11.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Legend Range & Field Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock, Model 44B10L
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image10_0.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Fortress Medium Personal Safe with Biometric Lock, Model 44B20
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image2_15.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled Fortress Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock, Model 55B20
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image1_6.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Recalled Fortress Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock, Model 55B30
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image4_10.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	Recalled Gettysburg Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock, Model 55B30G
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image3_11.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	Recalled Cabela's 4-Gun Safe with Biometric Lock, Model 4BGGBP
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image6_7.jpg
Images › 9 › Caption	Recalled Cabela's Biometric Personal Safe, Model 55B30BP
Images › 10 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image5_9.jpg
Images › 10 › Caption	Model Number is located above the barcode on the back of the recalled safe
Hazards › Name	The biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Injuries › Name	CPSC is aware of a recent lawsuit alleging a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from one of these safes. There have been 39 incidents of consumers reporting that their safes have been accessed by unpaired fingerprints.
Products › Name	Biometric Gun Safes
Products › Number Of Units	61000
Recall I D	9739
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric reader in the recalled gun safes, remove the batteries, and contact Fortress to receive a free replacement safe.
Importers › Name	Xpedition LLC, dba Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois
Retailers › Name	Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Scheel's, Sportsman's Guide, Optics Planet, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander, Rural King, Lowe's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com from January 2019 through October 2023 for between $44 and $290.
Recall Date	2023-10-19T00:00:00
Description	The recalled gun safes are portable lock boxes, personal safes, pistol vaults, and gun cabinets with brand names Fortress, Cabela's, Gettysburg, and Legend Range & Field. Model numbers can be found above the barcode on a label located on the back of the safe and on the top right corner of the original packaging. Safes with the following model numbers are included in this recall. Model # Description 11B20 Fortress Portable Safe with Biometric Lock 44B10 Fortress Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock 44B10L Legend Range & Field Personal Safe with Pop up door and Biometric Lock 44B20 Fortress Medium Personal Safe with Biometric Lock 55B20 Fortress Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30 Fortress Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30G Gettysburg Large Quick Access Safe with Biometric Lock 4BGGBP Cabela's 4 Gun Safe with Biometric Lock 55B30BP Cabela's Biometric Personal Safe
Distributors › Name	Xpedition LLC, dba Fortress Safe, of Naperville, Illinois
Recall Number	24011
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Fortress Safe toll-free at 833-588-9181 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.fortresssafe.com/biometric-product-recall.html or www.fortresssafe.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2023-10-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Fortress Safe Announces Recall of Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; One Death Reported?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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