Customer Reviews for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
The First Alert 2096DF-BD is part of the exclusive line of waterproof fire safes. The 2096DF-BD offers a complete security solution for the three major hazards: theft, flood and fire. The safe’s anti-theft features include patented pry-resistant concealed hinges, a programmable (use your own personal 3 to 8 digit pass-code), digital lock and 6 door locking bolts. This First Alert 2.14 cubic foot fire safe is UL classified for 1 hour to withstand an external temperature of 1700 degrees Fahrenheit while maintaining an internal temperature of less than 350 degrees.
The safe has been tested by an independent testing lab and verified to protect digital media including memory sticks, CDs, DVDs and external hard drives. The composite construction with water tight seal prevents water damage to the contents caused by flooding or by water used in fighting a fire. This waterproof safe will float making it easy to find during a flood, and it will remain dry inside even if fully submerged. The safe also includes an override key that will open the safe if the passcode is forgotten or the batteries go dead. The 2096DF-BD also includes a removable extendable handle with two wheels so that it can be easily moved.
The innovative Ready-Seal™ safe is the only safe in the industry that can be bolted to the floor and remain waterproof and fire resistant with the warranty completely intact. Installation is easy and requires no drilling through the safe. It is the ultimate protection against theft and disaster.
Features:
Backlit digital keypad with emergency override key
Independently verified to protect digital media, such as memory sticks, CD’s, DVD’s and external hard drives
2 Adjustable/Removable shelves and pull-out hanging file rack
6 Live locking / 2 dead door bolts and pry-resistant concealed hinges
Handy Hauler wheels and lift up handle
Protective waterproof seal keeps contents dry
Hanging key rack and passport / document storage on inside of the door
UL classified fire protection tested to withstand an external temperature up to 1700 degrees for 1 hour
Interior Dimensions: 19.69"H x 13.5"W x 13.88"D
Exterior Dimensions: 24.13H x 17.63"W x 23.38"D
Weight: 146 lbs
5 year limited warranty, with after-fire replacement guarantee
Model: 2096DF-BD
Average Customer Rating:
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44 of 50(88%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
Review 1 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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andromedaman
Location:Colorado, USA
Date:May 26, 2013
Good Value
Pros: easy to use
Cons: bolt down system is not easy
"Except for the bolt down system into concrete this safe is everything I wanted. Backup key is essential and waterproof protection is also excellent. Manufacturing quality was surperisingly high."
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Review 2 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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Plank
Date:May 10, 2013
Great little safe but weird bolt-down system
Pros: digital combination works quickly.
Cons: bolt-down system doesn't work well.
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"I like this safe. It is the right size and is easy to use. At 150 lbs, it is a little too light for good security. It needs to be bolted down, so I used the provided system to bolt it down. Not happy with the result. I got the bracket bolted to the cement floor, rocked the safe over the bracket and bolted it to the bracket. I then found that the whole safe rocked on the bolt down bracket. I had to shim up the four legs to get it to stop rocking. Even so it still rocks slightly. Not a thoughtful system."
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Review 3 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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jsar
Location:Atlanta, GA
Date:March 6, 2013
First Alert Safe
"Arrived pretty quick after I ordered it. Read some reviews that said it gave them problems to open and close. It was a breeze, just follow directions. Great product and it is way larger than I imagined. Plently of room. I hope we never have to see how well it works but it is well worth the money."
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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DaveSi
Location:Boston Mass
Date:December 20, 2012
Quality Safe with Tons of Room
Pros: interior size of unit, programmable touchpad entry
Cons: storage shelves are plastic and not easy to config
Model Number: First Alert Ready-seal
"I bought this safe to add to my existing Sentry safe which is a much smaller 1.2 CF. This new safe is well made with heavy duty conceiled hinges and a nice programmable touchpad with a key backup. My safe came with one wheel broken, though the manufacturer sent me a new wheen assembly in just a few days. The outside of the safe does have a textured plastic powdercoat shell, though the safe is obviously solid steel on the inside as it weighs a whopping 140 pounds. The only thing that I feel could be done better is the shelving. The shelf inserts themselves are OK as they will adequately divide the inside of the sefe into sections for paperwork of other non-heavy items. The unit comes with two of these shelves and another piece that somehow converts a shelf into a tray. I have not yet figured out how to insert these two pieces together to make the tray as they just don't seem to line-up properly. The safe has a good fire rating and is waterproof due to a rubber gasket which seals the door. Overall I am very happy with this safe and would recommend it for any homeowner or small business to protect important documents, media, or valuables"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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MadRick
Location:Madison AL
Date:September 12, 2012
Why air out the safe?
"This waterproof safe is designed to seal exterior air, moisture and water from entering the safe. The combination of the air-tight seal and fire insulation may cause moisture to accumulate inside the safe. We recommend that you place delicate items into air tight containers before storing them in your safe.
The desiccant packet included in your safe during shipment, should be left in your safe. DO NOT DISCARD IT. It is intended to help absorb moisture which may accumulate inside your safe. Please open your unit once every two weeks to avoid moisture accumulation."
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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researchist
Location:Port Orchard, Washington
Date:September 9, 2012
Documents and small items safe at last.
Pros: easy use combination lock.
Cons: wish were 50# heavier.
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"For the private home, this safe serves its purpose. Holds most of the essential documents that our kids will need to access one day."
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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EIEIO
Location:Antioch, CA
Date:September 8, 2012
overall good safe
Pros: size and bolt down feature
Cons: damage to floor from wheels and keypad issue
"I have had this safe for about 4 months. Recently, I have had problems with the keys sticking when opening the safe, which then locks me out for a period of time. I have not tried to reach the manufacturer, yet but hopefully it will be an easy resolution. Also, I realized too late, that when I rolled the safe accross my hardwood floors, it left wheel marks all over the floor. I do like the size of the safe and the ability to bolt it to the floor. Hopefully, I will never need to test the waterproof feature"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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wwiivehicles
Date:August 31, 2012
Delivered not working
Pros: was good price
Cons: no quality control??
Model Number: First Alert 2096DF-BD
"Ordered online and received quickly.
Unfortunately the locking bolts don't go deep enough into their spots inside the safe. As a result the door doesn't close completely and would never be water tight.
Will have to take back."
Unfortunately the locking bolts don't go deep enough into their spots inside the safe. As a result the door doesn't close completely and would never be water tight.
Will have to take back."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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TRAVEL88
Location:Cary, NC
Date:August 29, 2012
First Alert Safe
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"The safe works well and provides the security we need - basically protection from fire and water. It provides ample space and is easy to open and close.
The first safe arrived in damaged condition and had to be returned. Costco was very helpful in making the exchange."
The first safe arrived in damaged condition and had to be returned. Costco was very helpful in making the exchange."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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MikeMo
Location:Chalfont, PA
Date:August 28, 2012
A Good Value!
Pros: interior size, detachable handle to roll into place., filing system for documents is excellent
Cons: confused on why they recommend airing out weekly
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"Easy to set up and manuever, despite the weight. Instructions were simple and precise. Electronic digital keypad far superior to old tumbler system."
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Review 11 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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trplmoon
Location:Marysville, WA
Date:August 27, 2012
Great except for the shelf
Pros: wheels, ease of setting up
Cons: plastic shelves
"The safe arrived quickly and in good condition. I love the wheels feature so I can get it where I want it without struggling. Set up was quick and the directions were very clear. The reason for 4 stars is the shelves... they are plastic. I put my grandfather's pistol with case on the shelf and the shelf bowed from the weight. I bought this safe to hold our important paper work and guns. I may end up having to store the paperwork on the shelf and putting my guns on the bottom. Part of why I chose this safe over others is because of the feature to use hanging file folders."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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JSinSAT
Location:San Antonio
Date:August 26, 2012
Pros: quality, excellent price, costco service
Cons: none
"1st one delivered had to be returned due to shipping damage. 2nd one rec'd right away.
The handle bar and wheels for moving the unit are excellent and the bar removes and re-intalls very easily."
The handle bar and wheels for moving the unit are excellent and the bar removes and re-intalls very easily."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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planetmars
Location:San Diego CA
Date:August 24, 2012
home safe extra parts
Pros: good size and price
Cons: hard to get parts
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"Saw a smaller FirstAlert safe at Costco store. Bought on web larger model.Product is satisfactory; however on FirstAlert web site it was impossible to order an extra shelf via web without calling FirstAlert. The phone rep seemed perplexed/annoyed why I would want an extra shelf. Told him that was not his concern. He put me on hold for 4 minutes and then said I would have to send them a check. How stone-age not to have an order page on their website."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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oldguy
Location:Texas
Date:August 23, 2012
good product
Pros: straight forward safe good design
Model Number: 2.14 Cu Ft First Alert safe
"Again COSTCO has offered a quality product at a fair price,,, Out of the box, Batteries put in, and a new combination in about 15 minutes. The safe is exactly what we wanted,,, and if it was not what we wanted COSTCO's return policy is outstanding,,, giving us lots of trust..."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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Crystal1
Location:Oregon City, Oregon
Date:August 21, 2012
"Great product. Easy to program. Easy to move around. Very Satisfied."
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Review 16 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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TCSD
Location:San Diego, CA
Date:August 21, 2012
Missing Items - Poor Quality Control
"The safe was delivered and looks nice, but the box was missing the instruction manual, keys, bolts to secure the safe, and batteries. We cannot use the safe until we send a notarized statement ($10 notary cost) to First Alert confirming ownership, serial numbers etc. so we can get the keys and other missing items. They said we could return it to Costco, but it is too heavy to move."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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Kratsch
Location:Sykesville, MD
Date:August 21, 2012
Good quality for the money
Model Number: 2096DF / 2096DEF Costco # 629681
"I order two safe at the same time - different credit cards. Both safes came with minor damage. On the first safe had minor damage to the bottom corner - you could see where the container bottom corner was damaged. The second safe arrived with the side seam dented - no visible damage to the container."
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Review 18 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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MediumBone
Location:SF Bay Area
Date:August 15, 2012
Model Number: 2.14 Cu ft Ready Seal by First Alert
"The First Alert was exactly what we were looking for to protect paperwork from fire & water. Easy to operate, easy to install. Great price for the product."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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researchering
Location:Fontana California
Date:August 12, 2012
Excellent Value
Pros: changeable combination, spacious
Cons: only one mounting floor securing bolt, mounting plate under safe appears a little weak
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"If mounting to the floor as provided forget the template . Simply take off the covers to the mounting hole then stick a marker in to mark the mounting location on the floor .Remove the safe from the spot set the mounting bracket over the center of the mark and then mark the other six holes to drill . Mine was mounted into concrete with expansion bolts . Seams to be a very good safe . Current price is much less than any other I have seen of tis model and with more features . Others do not have override keys included or changeable combination ."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for First Alert 2.14 Cubic Ft. Digital Ready-Seal™ Waterproof Fire Resistant Safe
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JWinID
Location:Boise, ID
Date:August 9, 2012
Perfect For Me
Model Number: 2096DF-BD
"This safe is just the right size. Two shelves that pull out for smaller items and a rack for hanging files for the papers. The combo is easy to set and use. It was delivered to my door in 4 business days!"
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