Sportsmans Guide Recalls Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Hunting Blinds Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16700 · announced October 6, 2015 · The Sportsmans Guide · 17,000 units affected
The product
The recalled blinds have a spring-loaded steel frame and a camouflage-colored heavy-duty 150-denier nylon shell with a full-side zipper door, three large full-zip windows and four porthole-style windows with shoot-through mesh. The Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Blinds measure 60" x 60" x 66" fully assembled. They fold down to 24" x 2" and fit into a black backpack carry bag. The blinds weigh 14 lbs. The Magnum Spring-loaded Steel Hunting Ground Blinds measure 84" x 72" x 78" fully assembled. They fold down to 24" x 4" and fit into a black backpack carry bag. The blinds weigh 20 lbs.
The hazard
Blinds are not made of flame-resistant materials, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the blinds and contact Sportsman Guide for a free replacement. Sportsman Guide is contacting consumers directly. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: The Sportsmans Guide outlet stores and online at www.sportsmansguide.com from January 2013 through July 2015 for between $50 and $100.
Consumer contact: Sportsmans Guide at 800-888-5222 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.sportsmansguide.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.