The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25060·Announced 2024-12-05

Fireproof Gun Safes Recalled for Locking Mechanism Failure Risk

Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling about 6,100 Redfield 12- and 18-gun fireproof safes because mechanical locking plates can fail, potentially allowing unauthorized access. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product (firearm storage safes) where no injuries have been reported. The defect involves mechanical locking plate failure that could allow unauthorized access to firearms, constituting a serious injury hazard per the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling approximately 6,100 Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes (model numbers 179498 and 179499) sold online and in Academy stores from February 2024 through August 2024 for between $350 and $600.

The mechanical internal locking plates in these safes can fail to align properly, which may allow unauthorized users to open the safes. This poses a serious injury hazard and risk of death, particularly because the safes are designed to store firearms and valuables. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected safes and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a free replacement or refund. Consumers may also contact Academy's Customer Care at 888-922-2336 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT), [email protected], or visit www.academy.com/product-recalls for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes
Manufacturer
Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Safes / Security Products
Hazard
  • unauthorized-access
  • locking-failure
  • firearm-safety
Affected units
6,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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