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CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks

Name: CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
Brand: CPSC
SKU: CPSC-01078
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 7, 2001Recall ID: 01078Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.

Product Description & Identification

The locks resemble a bicycle cable lock and have a red cable with a black padlock. Red vinyl bands around the top and bottom of the locks read, "PROJECT" and "HOMESAFE." "MADE IN CHINA" and "30mm" are imprinted on the bottom of the locks. The gun locks were distributed in clear plastic cylinders with Project HomeSafe literature.

Affected Products

HomeSafe Gun Locks

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-National-Shooting-Sports-Foundation-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Project-HomeSafe-Now-Project-ChildSafe-Gun-Locks
Title	CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gun-lock.jpeg
Images › Caption	Recalled Project HomeSafe Gun Lock
Hazards › Name	Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.
Injuries › Name	The NSSF and its lock supplier, Adstar Inc., of Merrick, N.Y., are unaware of any instances of unauthorized access by adults or children.
Products › Name	HomeSafe Gun Locks
Products › Type	Gun Accessories
Products › Category I D	1981
Products › Number Of Units	About 400,000
Recall I D	449
Remedies › Name	NSSF urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. Recipients of the Project HomeSafe (now Project ChildSafe) gun locks should call NSSF to receive a free replacement gun lock. Until the replacement gun lock is received, keep the original Project HomeSafe lock installed on the firearm. Consumers are reminded to never put a gun lock on a loaded gun, and to take extra precautions to make sure the gun is secure to keep kids safe. The replacement lock has an improved locking mechanism and a thicker braided-steel cable. With the announcement of this replacement lock program, NSSF is resuming Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) and encourages communities to enroll in the nationwide program by having a law enforcement official contact the NSSF.
Importers › Name	Adstar Inc., of Merrick, N.Y.
Retailers › Name	The gun locks were distributed nationwide by NSSF as part of its Project HomeSafe (now Project ChildSafe) Campaign for safe firearm storage. Law enforcement agencies distributed the gun locks free of charge, from September 1999 through October 2000.
Recall Date	2001-02-07T00:00:00
Description	The locks resemble a bicycle cable lock and have a red cable with a black padlock. Red vinyl bands around the top and bottom of the locks read, "PROJECT" and "HOMESAFE." "MADE IN CHINA" and "30mm" are imprinted on the bottom of the locks. The gun locks were distributed in clear plastic cylinders with Project HomeSafe literature.
Distributors › Name	The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), of Newtown, Conn.
Recall Number	01078
Consumer Contact	Consumers may call (203) 426-1320 or (203) 270-2360 anytime. For more information on the safe handling and storage of firearms, visit the Project ChildSafe website at www.projectchildsafe.org
Last Publish Date	2026-01-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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