AWESAFE

Overview

Awesafe is a brand offering biometric gun safes and automotive multimedia products such as CarPlay and Android Auto compatible screens. It targets budget-conscious consumers in the firearm storage and vehicle infotainment markets. The brand has faced significant safety issues, including a 2024 CPSC recall of its biometric gun safes due to failure risks that posed serious injury or death hazards.

History

Awesafe's founding date and founders are unknown; it emerged as an importer of consumer electronics and gun safes, primarily sold through online retailers like Amazon and Walmart. In 2024, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled multiple models of its biometric gun safes imported by Awesafe due to lock malfunctions. The company continues operations with automotive product lines amid ongoing consumer complaints.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are imported by Awesafe, with manufacturing likely outsourced to factories in China. No details on in-house production facilities are available.

Notable Products

• Awesafe Biometric Gun Safe - Fingerprint pistol safe recalled in 2024 by CPSC for failure to lock properly.
• Awesafe 7-Inch CarPlay Screen - Portable Android Auto and Apple CarPlay display for vehicles.
• Awesafe 13.1-Inch Touch Screen Car Radio - Large aftermarket stereo unit sold at Walmart with mixed user reviews.
• Awesafe Pistol Safe - Budget biometric safe for handgun storage, praised for value in some reviews.

Reputation

Awesafe garners mixed feedback, with automotive products like CarPlay screens receiving praise for affordability and functionality from budget users on forums and YouTube. Gun safes face heavy criticism due to the 2024 recall and reports of reliability failures, leading to distrust among firearm enthusiasts and safety professionals. Overall, it is viewed as a low-cost option with compromised quality control.