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Bulldog Biometric Gun Safes Recalled for Unauthorized Access Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 22, 2024
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Summary

Bulldog Cases has recalled about 33,500 Magnum Biometric gun safes because the biometric lock can fail, allowing unauthorized users to open the safe. The recall includes the Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault (BD4030B), the Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf (BD4040B), and the Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault (BD4055B). Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric fingerprint feature, remove the batteries, and use only the physical key to secure firearms. Bulldog is providing free repair kits or replacement safes to affected owners.

Risk

The biometric lock on these safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious risk of injury or death if firearms are stored inside. The company has received four reports of the safes being opened by unauthorized individuals, though no injuries have been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults (model BD4030B), Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults with Shelf (model BD4040B), and Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults (model BD4055B). These black steel safes have the "Bulldog" brand name on the front and the model number on a silver sticker located on the back right corner.
  2. Immediately stop using the biometric fingerprint feature of the recalled safe and remove all batteries from the device.
  3. Only use the physical key provided with the safe when storing firearms or valuables until the safe has been repaired or replaced.
  4. Contact Bulldog toll-free at 888-799-8001 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@bulldogcases.net, or visit bulldogcases.com/recall to receive a free repair kit or a free replacement safe depending on your model.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov for more information about this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Repair, Replace

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.

Affected Products

Product: Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault
Variants: Black steel, 11.5 x 8 x 5.5 inches
Model:
BD4030B
Date Ranges: Sold July 2016 through January 2024

Features a fingerprint scanner for access.

Product: Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf
Variants: Black steel, 11.5 x 10 x 8 inches, Internal shelf
Model:
BD4040B
Date Ranges: Sold July 2016 through January 2024

Includes one shelf and can store approximately two firearms.

Product: Bulldog Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault
Variants: Black steel, 11.5 x 9.8 x 2.5 inches
Model:
BD4055B
Date Ranges: Sold July 2016 through January 2024

Slim top-loading design with biometric access.

Product Images

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24130
Status: Active
Sold By: Bass Pro Shops; Walmart; Amazon.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 33,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Bulldog Cases, of Danville, Virginia
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 22, 2024

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