CPSC Consumer products recall ·
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death
- Recall number
- CPSC-25060
- Date
- Company / brand
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Category
- Consumer products › Other consumer products
- Units affected
- About 6,100
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official CPSC notice ↗
Product
Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes
Description
This recall involves Academy Sports + Outdoors Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes. The 12-Gun Fireproof Safe has the model number 179498 and 18-Gun Fireproof Safe has the model number 179499. "Redfield" is printed on the front door above the number pad. The model name and serial number are located on a red label at the bottom right corner of the safe door. The dark gray steel safes are used to store firearms and valuables. The 12-gun safe measures 53 inches high by 15 inches wide by 16 inches deep, and the 18-gun safe measures 55 inches high by 18 inches wide by 18 inches deep. Model Affected Serial Numbers Redfield 12-Gun Fireproof Safe G02BXXXXXXXXXX G03BXXXXXXXXXX Redfield 18-Gun Fireproof Safe G10AXXXXXXXXXX G11AXXXXXXXXXX G12AXXXXXXXXXX G01BXXXXXXXXXX G02BXXXXXXXXXX G03BXXXXXXXXXX
Hazard
The mechanical internal locking plates can fail to align and allow unauthorized users to open the gun safes, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
Incidents / injuries
None reported
What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a free replacement or a refund. Consumers can also contact Academy's Customer Care to arrange for a replacement or refund.
Remedy type: Refund, Replace
Contact: Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, customerservice@academy.com, or online at www.academy.com/product-recalls or www.academy.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Where it was sold
Academy stores and online at academy.com from February 2024 through August 2024 for between $350 and $600.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Source: CPSC (consumer products), recall CPSC-25060. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the CPSC.