CPSC recall 16-700, announced October 6, 2015, covers The Sportsmans Guide Pop-up Hunting Blinds (about 17,000 units). Blinds are not made of flame-resistant materials, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the blinds and contact Sportsman Guide for a free replacement. Recall contact: call 800-888-5222, or go to www.sportsmansguide.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Blinds are not made of flame-resistant materials, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the blinds and contact Sportsman Guide for a free replacement. Sportsman Guide is contacting consumers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Sportsmans Guide
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 16-700
- Units
- About 17,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Sportsmans Guide outlet stores and online at www.sportsmansguide.com from January 2013 through July 2015 for between $50 and $100.
- Importer
- The Sportsmans Guide, of South St. Paul. Minn.
Pop-up Hunting Blinds
CPSC product type: Tents
Recall contact information
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.
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