Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority
CPSC recall 13137 · announced March 12, 2013 · Soft Air · 2,400 units affected
The product
The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. It has a wood stock with checkering etched on the grip and forend and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a metal fixed front sight, a fold-down rear sight and a receiver for mounting optics. The rifle comes with a 4x32 millimeter scope. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. The rifle is cocked by swinging the barrel down on its hinge to "break" the gun open for loading, then swinging the barrel back up into firing position. Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight.
The hazard
The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Soft Air reports no incidents and no injuries.
Sold at: Sports Authority in December 2012 for $100.
Consumer contact: Soft Air USA; toll-free at (866) 763-8247 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.softairusa.com, and click on Customer Service for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.