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Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death

Recall Date: 2024-12-05 Recalling Firm: Unspecified Record Ref: 10103

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This CPSC record concerns Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Classification: The mechanical internal locking plates can fail to
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2024-12-05
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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

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

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.. 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

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

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.. 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.

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Source ID
10103
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:08 UTC
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