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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 24, 2009Serious
Air Venturi Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided. All known users have been contacted. If you have not received direct communication from Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air, your rifle is not at issue.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.airventuri.com
The product
This recall involves model 909S Sam Yang .45 caliber rifles shipped to consumers after July 1, 2008. The rifle is a precharged pneumatic air rifle, powered by compressed air.
Details
- Units affected
- About 50
- Recall date
- February 24, 2009
- Brand
- Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea
- Made or distributed by
- Air Venturi, of Bedford Heights, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
909S
Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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