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Tools & Hardware

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: August 9, 2018
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Summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling approximately 25,000 electronic handgun safes sold under the Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security brands. These dark gray safes can open unexpectedly if they are bumped or hit, allowing unauthorized people to access the firearms inside. The safes were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores and online from November 2014 through February 2018 for about $65. Consumers should stop using the safes to store firearms and return them for a full refund in the form of a gift card.

Risk

The safes can open without a key or combination upon impact, such as being dropped or struck, which poses a serious risk of injury or death if children or other unauthorized individuals gain access to the handgun.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes to store firearms.
  2. Identify your safe by checking the permanent label on the door for the brand and SKU number. Affected models include Union Safe Company (SKU 62984) and Bunker Hill Security (SKU 61581).
  3. Ensure all handguns are secured in a different, safe location away from children while the recalled safe is out of use.
  4. Return the recalled safe to any Harbor Freight Tools store location to receive a full refund of the purchase price in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
  5. Contact Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, or email recall@harborfreight.com for more information.
  6. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and return the safes to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund of the purchase price in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.

Contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Union Safe Company Electronic Handgun Safe (0.17 cubic foot)
Model:
62984
Date Ranges: November 2014 - February 2018
Product: Bunker Hill Security Electronic Handgun Safe (0.17 cubic foot)
Model:
61581
Date Ranges: November 2014 - February 2018

Product Images

Recalled Bunker Hill handgun safe

Recalled Bunker Hill handgun safe

Recalled Union handgun safe

Recalled Union handgun safe

Label location on Bunker Hill handgun safe

Label location on Bunker Hill handgun safe

Label location on Union handgun safe

Label location on Union handgun safe

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18203
Status: Active
Sold By: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2014 through February 2018 for about $65.
Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 25,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Agency Last Updated: August 9, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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