The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning urging consumers to immediately disable the biometric feature on Stack-On biometric gun safes due to a malfunction that allows unauthorized access. The safety alert follows reports of three incidents, including a case where a five-year-old child in Michigan accessed a firearm and suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, requiring surgery. The biometric failure poses a severe risk of injury or death, particularly to children.
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CPSC has identified approximately 183,000 affected safes distributed by Alpha Guardian and Stack-On since January 2015. These safes, which include pistol vaults and lock boxes, have been sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, with prices ranging from $49 to $1,700. The safes have also appeared on secondhand marketplaces like eBay. Alpha Guardian distributed the safes until filing for bankruptcy in 2020, after which Stack-On Products Co. took over distribution. However, Stack-On Products Co. has refused to conduct a recall.
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CPSC advises owners of these safes to remove the batteries powering the biometric feature, disable it by puncturing the reader with a screwdriver, and use only the key for access. Consumers are also encouraged not to buy or resell the affected safes and to report any related incidents on SaferProducts.gov. The Commission has listed specific affected models, which include quick-access safes, security cases, and fire-resistant gun safes, some of which are labeled “Made in China.” Despite CPSC’s findings, Stack-On Products Co. has objected to the agency’s press release.
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