Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Academy-Sports-Outdoors-Recalls-Redfield-12-and-18-Gun-Fireproof-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Death |
| Title | Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/academy-safe-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Academy Sports + Outdoors Redfield 12-Gun Fireproof Safe |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/academy-safe-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Academy Sports + Outdoors Redfield 18-Gun Fireproof Safe |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/academy-safe-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Academy Sports + Outdoors Redfield Gun Fireproof Safe serial number location |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,100 |
| Recall I D | 10103 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Academy stores and online at academy.com from February 2024 through August 2024 for between $350 and $600. |
| Recall Date | 2024-12-05T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 25060 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |