CPSC2012-04-18
Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
Meca Evanix of South Korea
Hazard
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided free of charge to the consumer. All identified owners have been contacted.
Sold at
Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome.
Manufactured in
Korea
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Air Venturi collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Air Venturi's website at www.airventuri.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Air-Rifles-Recalled-by-Air-Venturi-Due-to-Ability-to-Fire-With-Safety-Switch-OnDon't want to check this manually?
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