Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death
Recall 25060 · Dec 5, 2024 · Academy Sports + Outdoors
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25060
- Date
- Dec 5, 2024
- Company
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Academy stores and online at academy.com from February 2024 through August 2024 for between $350 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled redfield 12- and 18-gun fireproof safes?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.