CPSC2012-10-24
HatsanUSA Recalls Striker Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard; Rifle Can Fire Unexpectedly
HatsanUSA Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloaded and contact HatsanUSA for a free replacement air rifle.
Sold at
Dunham's Sports, Sportsman's Warehouse and other sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide and online and catalog sales including Airgun Depot, The Sportsman's Guide and Pyramyd Air from November 2011 through July 2012 for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 2,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an air rifle that unexpectedly discharged while a consumer closed the action during the cocking process. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Turkey
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Hatsan Striker Air Rifles
Consumer contact
HatsanUSA, Inc.; toll-free at (877) 278-4448 anytime, or at www.hatsanusa.com/striker-recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/HatsanUSA-Recalls-Striker-Air-Rifles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Rifle-Can-Fire-UnexpectedlyDon't want to check this manually?
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