Massive Recall of 60,000 Gun Safes Following Tragic Child Fatality
Over 60,000 biometric gun safes manufactured by Fortress Safe are being recalled due to concerns of unauthorized access, with at least 39 reported breaches. The recall comes after a lawsuit alleged that a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from a breached safe. The safes, sold under various brand names including Fortress, Cabela's, and Gettysburg, were found to have a default open mode that can allow unauthorized users, including children, to access the safe. Consumers are advised to stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and rely on the key for recalled safes used to store guns.