CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-02-07 · 01078
Hazards
Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.
Recall
Number
01078
Date
2001-02-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
HomeSafe Gun Locks
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Adstar Inc., of Merrick, N.Y.
Distributor(s)
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), of Newtown, Conn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.