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.
About 6,100
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.
Recall Details
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 the 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 |
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Redfield 12-Gun Fireproof Safe | G02BXXXXXXXXXX G03BXXXXXXXXXX |
Redfield 18-Gun Fireproof Safe | G10AXXXXXXXXXX G11AXXXXXXXXXX G12AXXXXXXXXXX G01BXXXXXXXXXX G02BXXXXXXXXXX G03BXXXXXXXXXX |
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.
None reported
Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
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