Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 09723 · announced February 24, 2009 · Sam Yang Precision Industrial · 50 units affected
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.
The hazard
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.