CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-449.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-449.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-449.
Consumers may call (203) 426-1320 or (203) 270-2360 anytime. For more information on the safe handling and storage of firearms, visit the Project ChildSafe website at www.projectchildsafe.org
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, National Shooting Sports Foundation Announce Recall to Replace Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) Gun Locks. The notice was published on February 7, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 400,000 units are potentially affected.