CPSC2006-12-06
GAMO USA Corp. Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
Duel Delta, S.L. of Barcelona, Spain
Hazard
The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair.
Sold at
Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from June 2006 to September 2006 for between $150 and $280. Model F1200 was exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores.
Affected count
About 14.000
Injuries reported
GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Spain
Products
GAMO Air Rifles
Consumer contact
Consumers that have not been contacted by GAMO should call the company toll-free at (877) 246-3831 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.gamousa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/GAMO-USA-Corp-Recalls-Air-Rifles-That-Can-Unexpectedly-Fire-Posing-Serious-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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