Pop-up Hunting Blinds recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Sportsmans Guide Recalls Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Hunting Blinds Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16700

Sold / distributed

The Sportsmans Guide outlet stores and online at www.sportsmansguide.com from January 2013 through July 2015 for between $50 and $100.

Why it was recalled

Blinds are not made of flame-resistant materials, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the blinds and contact Sportsman Guide for a free replacement. Sportsman Guide is contacting consumers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.