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Champion's Choice Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury 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 the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Who to 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
The product
The recalled Walther air cylinders for air pistols are aluminum and involve model 2/WALTHER 85 cm3, with the imprinted test date between 6 00 and 6 01 2000/2001 located on the end of the cylinder.
Details
- Units affected
- About 70
- Recall date
- July 23, 2008
- Brand
- Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany
- Made or distributed by
- Champion's Choice, of La Vergne, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Walther has received one report where a cylinder burst while a consumer was refilling the cylinder, resulting in a minor hand injury.
Champion's Choice store in La Vergne, Tennessee and International Shooters Service in Ft. Worth, Texas from 2000 through 2002 for about $47.
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: “Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst 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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