SA Consumer Products Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes Recall Class Action Lawsuit
SA Consumer Products Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes Recall
On June 6, 2024, SA Consumer Products issued a recall for their Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes. According to the recall, number 24-255, the biometric lock on the gun safes can be opened by unauthorized users; this poses an injury hazard as well as a death risk. The recall affects over 133,000 units of the product.
The recall includes the following products:
- Sanctuary Quick Access Biometric Home Safe (measures 10in. x 14in. x 10in.)
- Sports Afield Home Defense 4-Gun Biometric Safe (measures 55in. x 12in. x 11in.)
The Sanctuary safe was sold at Costco (in-store and online) and other stores nationwide for prices ranging from $75 to $100. The Sports Afield safe was sold at firearm stores and sporting goods stores nationwide (both in-store and online) for prices ranging from $500 to $600. The recalled gun safes were available for purchase from July 2020 through November 2023.
According to the recall, the company is aware of at least 77 reports of the gun safes being opened by unauthorized users, although no injuries have been reported.
The company is urging all affected consumers to stop using the biometric features of the recalled safes, remove the batteries from the safe, and only use the key-feature when using the safe to store firearms. They are also offering a free repair kit.
If you or a member of your family suffered injuries due to a defective gun safe included in this recall, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit under product liability law. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group today.
When unauthorized users can access gun safes, devastating injuries can occur. Unfortunately, those at highest risk are young children who could be curious about gun safes. Unauthorized access to gun safes could result in accidental discharges and gunshot wounds, which can lead to internal injuries, damage to organs, hemorrhaging, paralysis, and death. In addition to the physical injuries suffered, victims and their families may experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and more.
What Should I Do?Consider some of the following suggestions:
- Take photos of all injuries
- Seek medical care as soon as possible
- Take photos of the scene of the accident
- Take photos of the defective product
- Do not tamper with the defective product in any way (leave it as-is)
- Report the incident and the harm suffered to the product manufacturer
- Gather all relevant medical records
- Gather any surveillance footage that captured the incident
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Seek legal assistance with a recall lawyer as soon as possible
Is there a class action lawsuit on this case? Since there are no reported injuries related to this defective product, it is not likely that there will be a class action claim just yet, although mass torts and class action claims are likely as victims (affected consumers) start coming forward. How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? In general, participating in a class action lawsuit on this case can be as simple as reaching out to an experienced lawyer.
If you find yourself unsure of whether you should participate in a class action lawsuit or pursue a single action lawsuit, contact the attorneys here at our law firm. Our product liability attorneys are ready to guide you every step of the way.
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