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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 7, 2001CPSC #01078

CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks

Product
Gun Accessories
Units affected
400,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The locks resemble a bicycle cable lock and have a red cable with a black padlock. Red vinyl bands around the top and bottom of the locks read, "PROJECT" and "HOMESAFE." "MADE IN CHINA" and "30mm" are imprinted on the bottom of the locks. The gun locks were distributed in clear plastic cylinders with Project HomeSafe literature.

Hazard

Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.

Injuries

The NSSF and its lock supplier, Adstar Inc., of Merrick, N.Y., are unaware of any instances of unauthorized access by adults or children.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The gun locks were distributed nationwide by NSSF as part of its Project HomeSafe (now Project ChildSafe) Campaign for safe firearm storage. Law enforcement agencies distributed the gun locks free of charge, from September 1999 through October 2000.

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Recalled Project HomeSafe Gun Lock
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