Bulldog Cases Recalls Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 24130
- Recall date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Units
- About 33,500
- Remedy
- Repair, Replace
- Firm
- Bulldog Cases
- Made in
- China
What to do
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.
Contact: Bulldog toll-free at 888-799-8001 between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@bulldogcases.net 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.
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.
How to identify the recalled product
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
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Feb 22, 2024. It covers About 33,500 units. The remedy type is repair: the firm will fix the product, or send you a part or kit to fix it. The remedy type is replace: the firm will send or give you a replacement product. Reported incidents: The firm received four reports of the safe being opened by an unauthorized user. No injuries have been reported.
Where it was sold
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.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Bulldog Cases, of Danville, Virginia
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bulldog-Cases-Recalls-Biometric-Gun-Safes-Due-to-Serious…
- Last published by CPSC
- Feb 22, 2024
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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