First Alert 2017F Fire and Water Chest, 0.19 Cubic Foot, Gray

by First Alert

• 0.19 cubic foot capacity
• Holds 8.5 inch x 11 inch papers flat
• Waterproof seal keeps contents dry
• Fire resistant up to 1550 degrees Fahrenheit for 1/2 hour
• Convenient carry handle and is secured by a clamping style latch with key lock.

Product Description

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Keep papers and other important items safe from thieves, fires, and floods with the 2017F fire and water chest from First Alert. Featuring a capacity of 0.19 cubic feet, the 2017F is designed to store 8-1/2-by-11-inch, letter-sized documents and hold them flat. It can also be used to safeguard CDs, USB flash drives, and other digital storage devices. The chest is fire-resistant up to 1,550 degrees F for 30 minutes and has a waterproof seal in case of a flood. A clamping-style latch and key lock further keep contents secure.

2017F Fire and Water Chest At a Glance: Stores letter-size documents and electronic media Fire-resistant up to 1,550 degrees F for 30 minutes Waterproof seal to keep out moisture Backed by a five-year limited warranty

The 2017F lets you keep documents, electronic media, and other important items safe and secure (click to enlarge).

The chest's compact size allows you to store it neatly in a closet or home office (click to enlarge).

Store Documents and Digital Files
With the 2017F fire and water chest, you can achieve peace of mind knowing your important documents and belongings are safe and sound. The chest measures 2.91 by 13.23 by 8.58 inches on the inside and is made to hold standard letter-size papers and keep them flat. Along with important papers, you can use the 2017F to safeguard computer discs, USB flash drives, and other data storage devices.

Waterproof Seal to Keep Out Moisture
The chest comes equipped with a waterproof seal along the opening that keeps your valuables dry--even when the chest is fully submerged. This is great for protecting your documents if there's a fire and emergency sprinklers are triggered. The seal also enables the chest to float during a flood, keeping it up out of the water and making it easy to locate.

Fire-Resistant Design to Protect Your Valuables
The 2017F has been classified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to withstand fires up to 1,550 degrees F for up to 30 minutes. Because most residential ¬fires last less than 30 minutes, the 2017F a good choice to keep documents and other important items safe in the event of a house fire. The chest has been independently verified to protect electronic media such as memory drives, CDs, DVDs, and external hard drives in a fire.

Sturdy Construction to Keep Contents Safe
This chest features a durable composite construction along with a handle that makes it easy to carry. Other highlights include a clamping-style latch with a key lock to keep your valuables secure.

Product Information
The 2017F measures 5.75 by 16.13 by 12.75 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 20 pounds. On the inside, it measures 2.91 by 13.23 by 8.58 inches and has a capacity of 0.19 cubic feet.

About First Alert
First Alert is the most recognized and trusted brand in home safety and security products, helping protect what matters most to you and your family. The company is a leading manufacturer of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishing products, safes, security cameras, fencing, doors, window guards, and many other home safety products.

What's in the Box
One 2017F fire and water chest, two keys, and one manual.

Features Comparison Chart
First Alert Model Number	2011F	2013F	2017F	2037F	2040F
Internal capacity (cubic feet)	0.17	0.17	0.19	0.62	0.14
Fits standard 8-1/2-by-11-inch documents (laying flat)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fits file folders hanging vertically				✔
Fire-resistant up to 1,550 degrees F for 30 minutes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fire-resistant up to 1,700 degrees F for one hour					✔
Digital media protection	✔	✔		✔	✔
Media protect--tapes, films, and floppy disks					✔
Waterproof		✔	✔	✔	✔
Secure clamp-style latch with two keys	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Carry handle	✔	✔	✔
Internal tray and storage compartment					✔
Five-year warranty and lifetime after-fire replacement	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

Product Description

.19 CU-FT CAPACITYHOLDS 8.5" X 11" PAPERS FLATWATERPROOF SEAL KEEPS CONTENTS DRYFIRE RESISTANT UP TO 1550 F FOR .5 HOURPROTECTS ELECTRONIC MEDIA LIKE CDS DVDS MEMORY STICKS & EXTERNAL HARD DRIVESUPC : 016247201704Shipping Dimensions : 16.40in X 13.20in X 6.40inEstimated Shipping Weight : 19.45

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

374 of 384 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars All Documents Covered in BROWN MOLD!!! August 3, 2009

By Blake A. Oglesby

Size Name:0.17 Cubic Foot

I wouldn't even give this item ONE star. After putting my important documents in the safe, (birth certificate, passport, pictures of deceased relatives WHICH CANNOT BE REPLACED), I opened it a couple of months later to find ALL of my documents WET AND COVERED IN BROWN MOLD. My closet is completely dry, so I was dumbfounded and called the manufacturer. They told me that this is a KNOWN PROBLEM, and offered to mail me some dessicant packets to keep the moisture out. They said that condensation WILL DEVELOP in the item and recommended that I open it up once a month, "to make sure that it is working properly". To say that I am irate is a major understatement--I have lost valuable items to me that cannot be replaced. I have filed a complaint with Underwriter's Laboratory and am filing a complaint with the BBB. I would NOT RECOMMEND this product to anyone..even if the product could survive a fire, and who knows if it can, your items would be ruined from condensation and mold. This poduct sucks and I will tell everyone that I can how bad it is.

88 of 91 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Word to the wise: moldy documents! June 30, 2009

By ettelocin

Size Name:0.19 Cubic Foot

The inside of this box was damp on arrival, though I purchased it new. After letting it air out for a week before using it, I put my important documents in it. When I needed them again, after several months, they were all covered in brown mold! The mold stained several of my important pieces of paper, including my passport and birth certificate.

Also, the locking unit may be made of plastic, which would not hold up in a fire of course. It could be, though, just the facade of the lock that is plastic. I can't say for sure, but keep it in mind.

The mold/dampness issue alone warrants my low rating.

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't buy again October 31, 2009

By Lynne

Size Name:0.19 Cubic Foot|Amazon Verified Purchase

As many other reviews have stated, this box has a problem with dampness. Within a few days of being in the box all my documents had gotten damp, and unsealed envelopes had gotten moist and sealed themselves. I tried adding additional desiccant packs, but that didn't help. I called Honeywell and they said they were aware of the problem and they recommended opening the box up and airing it out at least once a month, which just wasn't convenient for me. I had the box stored in a closet, which Honeywell said is known to increase the problem, but as it's a rather large box there aren't a lot of places it fits conveniently in my small apartment. I returned the box to Amazon. The inside storage space was sufficient, though the box itself is rather large. The lock mechanism seemed fine, but I don't think the box is built for high security - more for fire resistance.