How do you open this firesafe after its been in a fire ? The plastic keypad and electronics would surely burn up as would the wiring and battery.
2003683
I've not experienced a fire but would imagine you would use the key to turn the handle. I've used the key once when the batteries were too weak to open the door and it does turn a mechanism inside.
2003684
I think in the case of fire the key would open the safe. The key I have is metal and should open the mechanism.
2003685
I'm sure your insurance company or first alert could help you with that problem. Did you contact first alert to see if the plastic is resistance to fire?
2003686
In most cases, you need to contact a locksmith with safe experience after a safe is in a fire. Safes like this have materials that expand from the heat, and some home fires are so hot that it can deform portions of the lock or locking mechanism. You can also cut the safe using virtually any rotary tool and the right tooling bit, and this process is relatively easy to do with this type of safe if you wanted to save money. After a fire, the safe needs to be replaced either way as it will not provide future protection.
1985214
There is a way to manually open the lock from the inside using a standard deadbolt lever, and there is an emergency key that can be used from the outside. However before the battery completely dies, the device will let you know long in advance by beeping.
1335727
I would definitely return it. It could potentially become a fire hazard. Better safe than sorry!
526042
You have to pry off the plastic oval piece that is between the keypad and the round knob that you turn to open the safe. I used a sharp kitchen knife with a thin blade to slip behind the plastic piece. It will pry off.
1246464
It gets very hot but i make sure there are no flammable objects nearby. I have been using the same diffuser for about 6 months and noticed it was brown inside where there are small flaps. I thought it was some of the liquid burned to the plastic. Then just last week noticed that the small flap is cracked. There are a few small flaps but i removed it from the electricity due to fear of fire. Has anyone elese seen this? Is there a shelf life for the diffuser? Do i need to buy new ones ( i have several in the house). Thanks.
682101
One more little helpful hint though...don't leave it ON or it WILL go dead a lot quicker! Found that I had done that last night when I had a dead battery and was like, no big deal...I have my handy jumper...which I then found I had left on and was dead! My bad! :P
312151
sorry - cant. I returned unit becuse battery started smoking - would have lead to a fire.
194014
I just bought this. I put both levers down, turned the dial to high, and when they popped up, the entire outside (except the strip around the very bottom) is so hot that you can't touch it without getting burned. I think it would probably melt any plastics that were inadvertently pushed against it. I think I'm going to return it just for this reason, even though I haven't toasted with it.Addendum: My BF was appalled at how hot this became, so he shone a flashlight all around inside, and you can see there is NO insulation between the outside walls and the metal lining the slots. No wonder it gets so hot. I just bought this. I put both levers down, turned the dial to high, and when they popped up, the entire outside (except the strip around the very bottom) is so hot that you can't touch it without getting burned. I think it would probably melt any plastics that were inadvertently pushed against it. I think I'm going to return it just for this reason, even though I haven't toasted with it.Addendum: My BF was appalled at how hot this became, so he shone a flashlight all around inside, and you can see there is NO insulation between the outside walls and the metal lining the slots.... » Read More I just bought this. I put both levers down, turned the dial to high, and when they popped up, the entire outside (except the strip around the very bottom) is so hot that you can't touch it without getting burned. I think it would probably melt any plastics that were inadvertently pushed against it. I think I'm going to return it just for this reason, even though I haven't toasted with it.Addendum: My BF was appalled at how hot this became, so he shone a flashlight all around inside, and you can see there is NO insulation between the outside walls and the metal lining the slots. No wonder it gets so hot. « Show Less
1384338
I don't know but I do know this is a faulty product and the ON button can stick at ON, possibly causing a fire unless you just happen to be standing right there and spot the emergency.
989051
As a single data point, I kept one of these in the back of my car for 14 years living in the Mojave Desert (temperatures regularly over 110). When I saw a car on fire on the side of the highway earlier this year, the fire extinguisher performed flawlessly, except for one problem: When I tried to pull the pin, the plastic ring snapped off. I suspect the plastic had gotten brittle sitting in the back of my car for 14 years. I was able to get the pin out and put out the fire though. I would suggest checking the pressure regularly by pressing the little green button on the extinguisher, and also replacing it before 14 years (I think it is recommended to replace them every 10 years). As a single data point, I kept one of these in the back of my car for 14 years living in the Mojave Desert (temperatures regularly over 110). When I saw a car on fire on the side of the highway earlier this year, the fire extinguisher performed flawlessly, except for one problem: When I tried to pull the pin, the plastic ring snapped off. I suspect the plastic had gotten brittle sitting in the back of my car for 14 years. I was able to get the pin out and put out the fire though. I would suggest checking the pressure regularly by pressing the little green button on the extinguisher, and... » Read More As a single data point, I kept one of these in the back of my car for 14 years living in the Mojave Desert (temperatures regularly over 110). When I saw a car on fire on the side of the highway earlier this year, the fire extinguisher performed flawlessly, except for one problem: When I tried to pull the pin, the plastic ring snapped off. I suspect the plastic had gotten brittle sitting in the back of my car for 14 years. I was able to get the pin out and put out the fire though. I would suggest checking the pressure regularly by pressing the little green button on the extinguisher, and also replacing it before 14 years (I think it is recommended to replace them every 10 years). « Show Less
2194965
I seriously doubt it is fireproof, as it is made of plastic and has very low security.
448646
Yes, in case you forget the compo or the keypad fails. You remove the keypad as you do to replace the battery. There is a hole there and the give you a very long key to access the safe.
169569
There was a recall on this item from the manufacture. It was starting fires.You hade to cut off the cord, to include the safety sticker and pry the serial number off the back of the unit and send it in with a self addressed envelope for a refund. I did all of this and have never heard anything back. No money, no refund, nothing, except a humidifier that causes fires.You might want to call the manufacture and check on the recall.
169570
There was a recall on this item from the manufacture. It was starting fires. You hade to cut off the cord, to include the safety sticker and pry the serial number off the back of the unit and send it in with a self addressed envelope for a refund. I did all of this and have never heard anything back. No money, no refund, nothing, except a humidifier that causes fires. You might want to call the manufacture and check on the recall.
1500985
There is a standard assigned passcode to open it and set your own. This is all in the instructions you should have received with the safe, along with two physical keys that can be used if the code does not work or if the battery needs to be replaced.
1828213
Open the safe (with the key if necessary), push the red button, enter a new code and press #, test to make sure it work properly before closing the door, your done. Batteries must be good for the keypad to work.
380660
Yes thats likely. If you still want to try for yourself open it, and check if burn marks are present. Also if there's a battery inside replace it then unplug the hard drive and plug it back in. Its been a while since I've done this so my details may be off a bit. But I would do this to be sure if it doesn't void warranty. Good luck