Product Recall Number: 25-060
Why was Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 25-060
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-12-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 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.ModelAffected Serial NumbersRedfield 12-Gun Fireproof SafeG02BXXXXXXXXXXG03BXXXXXXXXXXRedfield 18-Gun Fireproof SafeG10AXXXXXXXXXXG11AXXXXXXXXXXG12AXXXXXXXXXXG01BXXXXXXXXXXG02BXXXXXXXXXXG03BXXXXXXXXXX
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 6,100
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Academy stores and online at academy.com from February 2024 through August 2024 for between $350 and $600.
Importers: Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed