CPSC2003-10-02
CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y.
Hazard
The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement with a comparable model.
Sold at
Authorized dealers, gun shops and sporting goods dealers nationwide sold the air rifles, from June 2001 through August 2001, for between $130 and $250.
Affected count
1,500
Injuries reported
Crosman Corporation has received one report of an air rifle unexpectedly firing, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles
Consumer contact
Contact Crosman Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Crosman-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Air-RiflesDon't want to check this manually?
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