First Alert 2072F Anti-Theft Safe with Digital Lock, 1.00 Cubic Foot, Gray
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert 2072F Anti-Theft Safe with Digital Lock, 1.00 Cubic Foot, Gray
Customer Review: MOUNTING IS DECEPTIVE WITH NEWER MODELS
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased a 2072 safe over a year ago and it could be mounted to a wall (four holes in the back of the unit) or shelf or the floor (four more holes in the bottom of the unit) securely with a nut and bolt system. I just purchased a new 2072 unit and found that the newer unit only had four holes in the BOTTOM of the safe. Further the mounting system is such that you can only mount to a shelf (so no floor or no wall mounting, which contradicts how this safe is advertised on Amazon and on [...] ) with the screws provided. And the kicker is, if you don't put your torque wrench in the safe, all someone would have to do is unbolt your safe from your shelf to walk away with all your valuables. Also, the door of this safe is not as heavy or secure feeling as my old safe.
The bottom line, I would no longer recommend this safe to anyone, ESPECIALLY if you planned on mounting it to a wall. But even if you mounted it to a shelf I don't feel the design is that secure. The older model was WAY better. This unit seems way cheaper and not worth the money.
Buyer beware.
Customer Review: Bad design !
Summary: 1 Stars
Day one... Open safe, add my own code, lock, punch in my code, green light goes on but I cant open door without a key ... no handle !! Then, after trying all 3 keys, one key got stuck in lock cylinder ! "SISCO" who handles warranty and service tried to tell me I turned the key the WRONG WAY ! Yes, two separate keys that turn different ways !! I am supposed to remember what key turns left and what key turns right ? HOW STUPID IS THAT ??? I got enough to remember ! That is why i bought this, so all i would need is a code.... NO. I need a code, then after months of not using, they expect me to remember whether i turn a key left or right so i dont screw up the cylinder !!! Look for something better !!! They are sending me a new cylinder but after opening the battery and lock console the wire leading to the battery terminal came off... due to a very small and bad solder job !! I am mad and i still have not even used it yet !!Customer Review: Junk
Summary: 1 Stars
As others have stated, the lock cylinder is junk. The key is stuck, the lock will not turn, and the key can not be removed. The only positive is that it happened in the open position.
I called Sisco, which made the Honeywell safe on Nov. 2, 2009. They promised to send a replacement lock cylinder "within a week" I called back on Nov. 23, Dec. 14, Dec. 31, and Jan. 7, 2010. Each time they said 1 week.
On Jan. 7 I was given a Fed Ex Tracking number which shows it was shipped yesterday from Gardena, CA and is on the truck for delivery today, Jan. 7.
9 1/2 weeks. Even if it comes, Honeywell and First Alert who now owns them, has lost a lot of their reputation.
The safe construction is satisfactory. Even if the new lock cylinder works, the cylinder itself is an incredibly cheap piece.
DO NOT BUY THIS SAFE. Carefully consider any Honeywell product.
Customer Review: A little disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
I had a break-in about 3 weeks ago and it certainly prompted me to take security issues seriously. I got this safe to keep credit cards, important papers, keys and a small handgun. The safe is roomy and sturdy, but I don't like the key set-up. There is an over-ride key which basically makes this safe totally unsafe and unsecure! Any criminal could pry the lock open in a matter of seconds! Also, the safe is mountable to the floor or a wall stud, but the safe is 11 inches wide and most houses are built with 16 inches between the studs! So, only one side of the safe can be bolted into wall studs. A leaning safe is not pretty to look at and it ticks me off that I may have to bolt it to the floor and mess up my hardwood flooring! Would I buy this one again? No! I'd invest more money and get a hotel safe with a swipe card/key pad only set-up. With this type of safe, I wouldn't mind messing up my dam* floors!Customer Review: Nice Safe
Summary: 5 Stars
My purposes were just for keeping the kids out, and it works well. Nice and easy for us to get into at the same time. I might one day mount it somewhere, I've looked it over and it seems like it would be easy enough to do, but till then it's just sitting in an out-of-the-way place. Feels strong and sturdy enough to protect valuables, at least make life pretty difficult for someone to steal from you.
Update: I've had for about 1 & 1/2 years now, no problems and haven't had any battery issues I've seen others mention. One thing I've noticed is that price is quite a bit higher than what I paid ($75 vs current $109). I liked it for former price but if I needed another I don't think I'd pay current price for this one.