First Alert 2096DF Waterproof Fire Safe with Digital Lock, 2.14 Cubic Foot, Gray

by First Alert

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The First Alert 2096DF is part of the exclusive line of waterproof fire safes. The 2096DF 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. 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 has been awarded a UL classified 1 hour fire rating verifying that it will withstand an external temperature of 1700 degrees F while maintaining an internal temperature of less than 350 degrees. The safe has been tested by an independent test lab and verified to protect digital media from fire damage including memory sticks, CDs, DVDs and external hard drives. The interior of the safe includes a hanging file rack for convenient organization of documents, 2 adjustable and removable shelves, key rack and small door pouch. The safe also includes an override key that will open the safe if the passcode is forgotten or the batteries go dead. The 2096DF also includes a removable extendable handle with two wheels so that it can be easily moved. The safe is covered by a 5 year manufacturer's warranty and will be replaced free of charge if damaged in a fire.

Product Description

This First Alert 2.13 cu. ft. waterproof/fireproof digital safe is UL classified for 1 hour to withstand an external temperature of 1700deg F while maintaining an internal temperature of less than 350deg F. The safe has been tested by an independent testing lab and verified to protect electronic media including memory sticks, CDs, DVDs and external hard drives. Will also protect documents, electronics and other valuables. Concealed hinges are designed to resist prying. Waterproof even when fully submerged. Material: Steel w/ plastic cover, Lock Type: Digital with key override, Inside dimensions: 19.69 in. high x 13.50 in. wide x 13.88 in. deep , Door Thickness (mm): 95

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17.6 x 24.1 inches ; 140 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 140 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000WUJ5X6
• Item model number: 2096DF
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,351 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #39 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Safes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

107 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Attention to detail, April 7, 2009

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Steel6 (Fort Hood, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Alert 2096DF Waterproof Fire Safe with Digital Lock, 2.14 Cubic Foot, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

Good safe. Bad instructions.

The steps required to program a Personal Passcode (page 5) are incorrect. Tried several times then called Customer Support (800-223-8566). The proper sequence is as follows:

1. Safe open, bolts extended, door handle in down position.
2. Open plastic cover.
3. Press reset button in door.
4. Enter new passcode on keypad followed by #.
5. Enter new passcode again followed by #.
6. Green light = passcode changed successfully.

The instruction manual has #2 and #3 reversed.

61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good safe for the money, February 14, 2009

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PickyGuy (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Alert 2096DF Waterproof Fire Safe with Digital Lock, 2.14 Cubic Foot, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

I did a bit of research before deciding to buy this safe. I've received and and placed in in the house and I'm very pleased with it.

This is a heavy safe (182 lbs) and it takes two strong people to move it. The weight is an advantage because only a very strong burglar will be able to remove it by himself.

It only has a 1 hour fire rating (for paper, not electronic media) and while I'd like a longer rating, I didn't want to pay much more than I did.

This safe is also "waterproof" and I imagine that this is as important as fireproof.

The digital codes are very easy to set and reset. This unit also comes with two keys which will open the safe (obviously you will want to hide the keys away far from the safe).

This safe is larger than most inexpensive safes at 2 cubic feet and I don't feel that it is too large.

It looks to be well made and it's backed by a large company that can help you if ever you lock the safe, forget the combination, lose the keys as you can still call Honeywell and give them the serial number. After some length of interrogation, I think that they can help you open the safe.

Lastly, you can spend thousands or tens of thousands on a safe that is burglar-proof. I didn't want to go that far. I think I made a good choice.

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Only O.K., January 11, 2010

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Kefer (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Alert 2096DF Waterproof Fire Safe with Digital Lock, 2.14 Cubic Foot, Gray (Tools & Home Improvement)

Not a bad safe, but I found the initial programming infuriating. I consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable with most things electronic, but the instructions for programming the combination that came with my safe were just flat wrong. The instruction tell you to push in the combination reset button, then enter the new code twice. I did this over and over and over and over. Would not accept new code. After a couple of tries it would lock the mechanism requiring me to wait 15 minutes before trying again. I was just about to throw the thing through the window (no small feat) and I decided to try something different: Enter the preset code FIRST, then press the rest button, then the new code twice and...it works! Only problem is, the manual never says anything about entering the old code first (major GRRRRRR). There are several other errors in the manual (like saying the preset code is 159, but it's actually *159, and telling you the new password must be between 3-8 numbers long, then showing 2 numbers minimum in their graphic) I sent an email to Honeywell about the wrong and confusing directions...no response. Bad, bad, bad.

One other thing I really think is poorly done is the cheesy plastic cover that you have to lift up every time you enter the combination. It is beyond cheap, and makes a loud "snap" noise every time you flip it open. It will clearly not be very long before it cracks and falls off.

And one final thing you just gotta love: I went to [...] tonight to download the manual. Website no longer exists. No message, no forward, nothing. Went to Honeywell's main website, and there is nothing mentioning anything about safes anywhere. I finally found out through extensive googling that Honeywell safes are now sold by First Alert! I went to First Alert's website and was able to download the manual (which still has all of the above errors, by the way). But Honeywell must have about the worst customer service I have ever heard of - they sell a product line to another company, and then shut down the website and act like it never existed!!

After all of that complaining, I will say it is a decent safe (except for the cheap plastic cover on the keypad), but there are much better ones on the market for about the same price.