SPACE Competitor News - Recall from Bulldog

Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf, Model No. BD4040B

Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault, Model No. BD4030B

Recalled Bulldog Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault, Model No. BD4055B

On February 22, 2024, Bulldog recalled about 34,000 safes due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death.

Recall Details

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:

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.

Importer(s):

Bulldog Cases, of Danville, Virginia

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

24-130

Models effected:

Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault BD4030B
Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf BD4040B
Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault BD4055B

How to avoid a recall:

This is why we recommend The Space Safe. If you owned a Space Safe, you would never encounter this type of issue. Thanks to software updates, if we ever did had an issue like this, we could just upload an update and resolve the issue. Imagine all of these poor customers who purchased one of our competitor's safes. Each of these 34,000 safes had an issue - would you really want to be among the customers stuck trying to carry and return a safe all the way back to the store? Don't settle for less than amazing - get a Space Safe today!