Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
Machir Biometric Personal Safes
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
- The biometric lock on the safes can fail and be opened by unauthorized users
- Possibility of serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms
Has Anyone Been Injured?
The firm has received 15 reports of the recalled safes being opened by unauthorized users when the biometric lock failed to secure the safe. No injuries have been reported.
About the Recall
This recall involves certain Machir biometric personal safes used to store personal items. The safes measure about 10 inches by 14 inches by 10 inches. The serial numbers are located on the lower righthand corner of the front door of the safe. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall:
- SW190035551 – SW190038050
- SW190070151 – SW190072650
- SW190175401 – SW190175857
- SW190262061 – SW190264301
- SVA2001200005001 – SVA2001200007000
- SVA2001200014632 – SVA2001200014995
- SVA2001200015001 – SVA2001200017577
- SVA2001200086685 – SVA2001200089624
- SVA2001200164001 – SVA2001200165000
- SVA2001200115471 – SVA2001200119880
- SVA2001200122399 – SVA2001200124758
- SVA2001200172611 – SVA2001200174080
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The serial numbers are located on the lower righthand corner of the front door of the safe.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 2,200 units are affected by this recall.
Affected Batch/Date Range
The affected safes were sold from September 2021 through February 2023.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
Machir LLC, of Springfield, Missouri
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled safes were sold on Amazon.com from September 2021 through February 2023 for between $170 and $400.
Where was This Manufactured?
This product was manufactured in China.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric lock feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store their items until they get the free replacement. Contact Machir to receive instructions on disabling the biometric lock feature and on how to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Info@machir.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely destroy the biometric reader are also located at http://machir.com/biorecall/.
Additional Information
For more information about this recall, consumers can contact Machir toll-free at 888-505-5195 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at Info@machir.com, or online at https://machir.com/biorecall/ or https://machir.com/ and click on “Biometric Safe Recall” at the top of the page.
Regulatory Compliance
This recall complies with the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
To protect yourself from falling victim to the potential risks associated with this recall, follow the recommended actions for consumers provided by Machir. Immediately stop using the biometric lock feature, remove the batteries, and use the key for the recalled safes. Contact Machir to receive instructions on disabling the biometric lock feature and how to obtain a free replacement safe.
Final Thought
It is crucial for consumers to heed this recall and take immediate action to ensure their safety. By following the provided instructions and obtaining a free replacement safe, consumers can mitigate the serious injury hazard and risk of death associated with the faulty biometric lock.
