CPSC2008-07-23
Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany
Hazard
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Sold at
Champion's Choice store in La Vergne, Tennessee and International Shooters Service in Ft. Worth, Texas from 2000 through 2002 for about $47.
Affected count
About 70
Injuries reported
Walther has received one report where a cylinder burst while a consumer was refilling the cylinder, resulting in a minor hand injury.
Manufactured in
Germany
Products
Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Champion's Choice at (800) 345-7179 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the manufacturer's Web site at www.carl-walther.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Champions-Choice-Recalls-Walther-Air-Cylinders-for-Air-Pistols-Due-to-Burst-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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