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Customer reviews for SentrySafe 1170 Fireproof Box with Key Lock 0.61 Cubic Feet for
SentrySafe 1170 Fireproof Box with Key Lock 0.61 Cubic Feet
4.3 out of 5 stars
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1,171 ratings1,086 reviews
  1. 5 stars65% (766)
  2. 4 stars17% (201)
  3. 3 stars5% (62)
  4. 2 stars3% (30)
  5. 1 star10% (112)

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Mar 22, 2018
Reviewer name: Kristi
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Looks used

I have an older version of this model that works great. It just arrived via Fed Ex. When my son opened the box, he asked if I ordered a used one. There seems to be white powder all over the inside and outside of the safe. The key is very difficult to turn. There is a scuff on the front left corner. There appears to be a "crack" in the bottom, yet it doesn't flex (not the molded standard piece). Curious if anyone else had theirs come is this shape. I hate the trouble to returning it, but wondering if it is really used or maybe just abused by either Sam's when packaging or Fed Ex in transit.

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reply from SentrySafeProductExpert

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for your inconvenient experience with this product. The white powder your are referring to is the fire proof insulation and can simply be wiped away with a damp cloth. Should you need further assistance with your unit, please contact Customer Support at 1-800-828-1438. Thank you.

Jun 5, 2019
Reviewer name: MsRise
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Good Price - Poor Quality

I didn't expect a class A vault for the price, but I did expect the keys to at least fit in the lock! It took a lot of work to finally get the key in, then a more ridiculous amount of time to get the key out of the lock. The outer back side of the safe has a very noticeable bulge in it that keeps the safe from sitting flush against my wall. I will be returning the safe to Sam's.

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Apr 10, 2020
Reviewer name: SSJJ
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not Impressed

We received this safe locked shut, tried to unlock with keys (loose in box) and the key is now stuck between locked and unlock. Haven't even seen the inside and it's no use to me. I ordered this safe to hold medical supplies & medications away from children.

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Feb 16, 2011
Reviewer name: jimmaw88
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Firesafe

Love the firesafe. Had read positive reviews and am very happy with it. It is large enough for lots of papers or electronic media. You can hang files on it too. My only complaint is that the original box came shipped to my home from Walmart and it was badly damaged. The firesafe was broken as well as all of the packing materials around it. Not sure if it was the shipping company (Fed Ex) or the packing at Walmart. I took it to my local store and they gladly exchanged it since they had it in stock.

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Jun 3, 2020
Reviewer name: Twiggy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

A Very Durability and Protected Safe

I love the structure and the space in the inside of safe. This is my second purchase of the Sentry safe from your company. It's good for storing life insurance and other important documents . I would highly recommend to other customers who are interested in buying the product.

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Jun 24, 2020
Reviewer name: Molly
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just what I needed!

Just what I needed for storing valuable papers such as insurance documents, birth/marriage certificates, passports, wills, etc. Nice to be able to put documents in hanging folders and label them to find them more easily than just piling them up in a flat, more square, safe. I also prefer a key lock over digital which is what this model offered.

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Feb 3, 2015
Reviewer name: SeriousSue
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just what I needed!

It has no handles, but slides easily. After filling papers it, I could not lift it so it will have to find "its home" and stay there. It does not come with hanging file folders but the ones I put in fit perfectly. Simple box that I hope I will never have to test its fireproof capability!

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Oct 20, 2017
Reviewer name: MASSLASS
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

White ash inside

This arrived in a plain brown box. When I opened the safe there was a white ash all in and around the lock mechanism both top and bottom and more in the bottom of the case. The keys worked when I opened it originally but then would not work to lock it again. I returned this the next day. Wondered if it was a used model that someone had tried to test the fireproof level on.

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Feb 18, 2020
Reviewer name: DrillSergeant7
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Happy enough

Wanted larger size like I already have, i.e. their model 1175, but this one will do. Latch was slightly bent when received and would not close easily. I believe it was damaged in packing, i.e. the latch was in locked position before the lid was closed. I straightened the latch with pliers, and everything now works as it should.

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Oct 9, 2021
Reviewer name: TheBeez
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Awsome for storing files

Awsome for storing files, as for being secure not so much. The handle on the top of the box that has the pin for the lock just fell off in my hand. Now instead of a lock box I have just a box. Bonus the lid didn't fall off like I have read in other reviews. I just glad that I didn't store stuff really valuable in it.

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reply from CS

We are sorry for the experience with your safe and thank you for your feedback. I will pass it along to our quality team. We would love the opportunity to make it better for you. If you could please call 1-800-828-1438 and we'll be happy to discuss some options. Sentry Safe Customer Service