BBRKIN Biometric Gun Safe Recall Covers 9,100 Units
Published: August 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM MST
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Updated August 14, 2026: A federal recall covers 9,100 BBRKIN and MouTec biometric firearm safes whose fingerprint locks can be opened by unauthorized users. Owners should check the model and serial number now and follow the recall remedy rather than relying on the biometric feature.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice, dated July 9, 2026, applies nationwide to model QHXP029B. CPSC says the defect creates a serious injury hazard and risk of death because a person whose fingerprint was not enrolled may be able to open the safe. The agency reports no incidents or injuries associated with this specific recall.
This BBRKIN biometric gun safe recall matters even for owners who have never noticed a problem. A storage device is a safety barrier only if it consistently restricts access, and a fingerprint reader that appears to function normally may not reveal whether it also accepts an unauthorized user.
Which BBRKIN biometric gun safes are recalled?
The recall covers gray steel safes sold under the BBRKIN and MouTec names with model number QHXP029B. According to CPSC, the units measure approximately 14 inches by 12 inches by 57 inches, include one shelf, and can hold about five firearms.
The affected serial-number range is SQC200034980 through SQC202319171. The serial label is on the lower-right corner of the safe’s front, while the BBRKIN or MouTec brand name appears near the upper-right corner. Owners should match both the model and serial number against the official notice; appearance alone is not enough because product designs can be similar.
Amazon sold the affected safes from March 2020 through February 2024 for approximately $260 to $409. CPSC identifies Jomani International Inc. of Monterey Park, California, as the importer and Ningbo Moyumaoyi Co. Ltd., doing business as BBRKIN, as the distributor. The recall number is 26-607.
What owners should do now
CPSC’s instructions are specific: owners should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and use only the key when storing firearms. They should then contact BBRKIN for a free repair kit through the company’s recall page or at support@bbrkin.com.
Follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions exactly. Do not test the suspected failure by asking a child or another unauthorized person to try the reader, and do not leave the safe unsecured while waiting for the repair. Keep the mechanical key controlled and inaccessible to unauthorized users. If the key-only arrangement does not provide appropriate access control in a particular household, use another secure storage method until the recalled safe is repaired.
Owners should also retain their model and serial information, recall correspondence, and proof that the remedy was completed. CPSC provides a recall-product directory for checking current notices and a complaint form on the recall page for consumers who experience difficulty obtaining the offered remedy.
Why a biometric lock failure is different
A dead battery or rejected authorized fingerprint is inconvenient but visible: the intended user cannot open the safe electronically. The more consequential failure described here is the opposite. The lock can accept someone it should reject, potentially giving the household a false impression that access remains restricted.
The 2026 notice is not the first federal action involving biometric firearm storage. In a 2025 statement about Stack-On safes, a CPSC commissioner described several earlier waves of recalls or warnings involving fingerprint programming failures across multiple brands. That history does not mean every biometric safe is defective, nor does it expand the current recall beyond the identified BBRKIN and MouTec model and serial range. It does show why owners should register products when possible and review recall notices periodically.
What retailers and secondhand buyers should know
Federal law prohibits selling products subject to a CPSC-ordered recall or a voluntary recall conducted with the agency. Anyone listing, trading, or transferring a used safe should check its identity first. A secondhand purchaser may not receive an original retailer notification, making the model and serial check especially important.
Retailers and marketplaces can help by removing affected inventory, notifying identifiable purchasers, and directing consumers to the official remedy. Owners should not resell or give away an affected unit before the repair is completed and the product is safe for continued use.
Practical firearm-storage takeaways
No single storage method fits every household, but the core objective remains preventing unauthorized access while meeting applicable law. Owners should consider who may be present in the home, how keys and codes are controlled, whether the safe is anchored as intended, and whether a backup access method undermines the primary lock.
After any repair, review the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance instructions and confirm that all authorized users understand the storage plan. Continue checking official recall information rather than assuming that a completed purchase or an apparently normal fingerprint scan proves the product is unaffected. Gun Place maintains its broader safety and compliance coverage in the Safety & Compliance news category.
The bottom line
The confirmed facts are straightforward: recall 26-607 covers 9,100 BBRKIN and MouTec model QHXP029B biometric firearm safes within a defined serial range, and CPSC says unauthorized users may be able to open them. No incidents or injuries have been reported for this recall, but the potential consequence is serious. Owners should disable battery-powered biometric access as directed, use the key under controlled conditions, and obtain the free repair kit.
This article is for general information and is not legal advice. Storage requirements vary by jurisdiction and circumstances. Consult current federal, state, and local law and the official recall instructions.
Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recall 26-607
- BBRKIN recall and repair-kit page
- CPSC recall-product directory
- CPSC commissioner statement on earlier biometric-safe warnings and recalls
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