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Bulldog Cases Recalls Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death

U.S. CPSCFireSold on AmazonSold on WalmartFeb 22, 2024
Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault, Model No. BD4030B
Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault, Model No. BD4030B
Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf, Model No. BD4040B
Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf, Model No. BD4040B
Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault, Model No. BD4055B
Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault, Model No. BD4055B

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Hazard

The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature of the recalled safe, remove the batteries from the safe, and only use the key when storing firearms. Contact Bulldog to receive a repair kit or free replacement safe for consumers with the Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, or a free replacement safe for consumers with the Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults.

Repair, Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm received four reports of the safe being opened by an unauthorized user. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults with Shelf, and Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults. The black steel safes are used to store firearms and valuables. The pistol vault (BD4030B) measures 11.5 inches by 8 inches by 5.5 inches, and the pistol vault with shelf (BD4040B) measures 11.5 inches by 10 inches by 8 inches. The top load pistol vault (BD4055B) measures 11.5 inches by 9.8 inches by 2.5 inches. The pistol vault with shelf has one shelf and can store approximately two firearms. The model number can be found on a label on a silver sticker on the back right corner of the safe, and the brand name "Bulldog" appears on the front of the safe. Name Model Number Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault BD4030B Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf BD4040B Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault BD4055B

Sold on

Bass Pro Shops, Walmart and firearm stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from July 2016 through January 2024 for between $194 and $216.

Contact the company

Bulldog toll-free at 888-799-8001 between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at https://bulldogcases.com/recall or https://bulldogcases.com and click on "Recall Form" at the top of the page for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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