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

Active Recall Announced February 7, 2001 CPSC #01078

Quick answer

CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks is CPSC recall #01078, announced on February 7, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is nssf urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. recipients of the project homesafe (now project childsafe) gun locks should call nssf to receive a free replacement gun lock. until the replacement gun lock is received, keep the original project homesafe lock installed on the firearm. consumers are reminded to never put a gun lock on a loaded gun, and to take extra precautions to make sure the gun is secure to keep kids safe. the replacement lock has an improved locking mechanism and a thicker braided-steel cable. with the announcement of this replacement lock program, nssf is resuming project homesafe (now project childsafe) and encourages communities to enroll in the nationwide program by having a law enforcement official contact the nssf.. Affected brands: Adstar Inc., The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

HomeSafe Gun Locks

Recalled brands

Adstar Inc., The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)

Remedy

NSSF urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. Recipients of the Project HomeSafe (now Project ChildSafe) gun locks should call NSSF to receive a free replacement gun lock. Until the replacement gun lock is received, keep the original Project HomeSafe lock installed on the firearm. Consumers are reminded to never put a gun lock on a loaded gun, and to take extra precautions to make sure the gun is secure to keep kids safe. The replacement lock has an improved locking mechanism and a thicker braided-steel cable. With the announcement of this replacement lock program, NSSF is resuming Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) and encourages communities to enroll in the nationwide program by having a law enforcement official contact the NSSF.

Recall date

February 7, 2001

Categories

Gun Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01078?

CPSC recall #01078 covers CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 7, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #01078?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01078 is nssf urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. recipients of the project homesafe (now project childsafe) gun locks should call nssf to receive a free replacement gun lock. until the replacement gun lock is received, keep the original project homesafe lock installed on the firearm. consumers are reminded to never put a gun lock on a loaded gun, and to take extra precautions to make sure the gun is secure to keep kids safe. the replacement lock has an improved locking mechanism and a thicker braided-steel cable. with the announcement of this replacement lock program, nssf is resuming project homesafe (now project childsafe) and encourages communities to enroll in the nationwide program by having a law enforcement official contact the nssf.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-National-Shooting-Sports-Foundation-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Project-HomeSafe-Now-Project-ChildSafe-Gun-Locks. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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