Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rhino-Metals-Recalls-Handgun-Security-Safes/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Bighorn handgun security safes

Hazard:  The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Rhino Metals at 800-701-9128 ext. 5844 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected] or online at www.rhinosafe.com and click on Recall Information at the center of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 400

Description: This recall involves all Bighorn P-20 handgun security safes. The gray and black safes are made out of metal, measure about 3.25 inches high by 12 inches wide by 10.5 inches deep and weigh about 15 pounds. The Bighorn logo in blue and a four-button, back-lit electronic key pad are located on the top of the safe. The handgun security safes have serial numbers 1412160001 through 1412163000 printed on a sticker on the right hand side.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Canyon Sports, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Dean Safes, High Noble Safe, Co., North River Customs and other stores nationwide from March 2015 through March 2016 for about $75.

Importer/Distributor: Rhino Metals Inc., of Caldwell, Idaho

Manufactured in: China

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