CPSC2019-09-10
Air Rifles Recalled by DIANA Can Unexpectedly Discharge; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Shaoxing Snowpeak Air Gun Factory, of China
Hazard
The air rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged. This can result in a serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 air rifles and contact Air Venturi to receive a free Trigger Upgrade repair kit and installation instructions. The repair is made by removing the trigger guard, replacing the current trigger with a new trigger and re-installing the trigger guard using the Allen Keys provided in the Upgrade repair kit. DIANA and its importer, AIR VENTURI, are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Pyramyd Air, Air Gun Depot, and other air rifle retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, PyramydAir.com and AirGunDepot.com from July 2018 through June 2019 for about $220.
Affected count
About 1,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a premature discharge of the air rifle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
DIANA® Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles
Consumer contact
AIR VENTURI toll-free at 888-256-3253 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.airventuri.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Air-Rifles-Recalled-by-DIANA-Can-Unexpectedly-Discharge-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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