News from CPSC: Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard

 

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1. Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Crosman-Recalls-Air-Pistols/

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Recall Date: September 6. 2013

Recall Number: 13-277

 

Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Air pistols

 

Hazard: The air pistols can explode at high temperatures, propelling the pistol’s broken plastic pieces into the air, and posing a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users.

 

Remedy:  Replace, Refund

 

Consumer Contact:  Crosman Corp. toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime, or online at www.crosman.com and click on Important Safety Notice at the top of the web page.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Crosman-Recalls-Air-Pistols/

 

Recall  Details

 

Units: About 16,000

 

Description: This recall involves Crosman semi-automatic style air pistols with model numbers C21, C31 and 9-C31BRM with serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B or 13C. The model and serial numbers are located on side of the air pistol. The air pistols use a CO2 cartridge to propel plastic BBs and are used for recreational shooting. The air pistols are black, measure 8 ½ inches long and weigh 1 ½ lbs. Crosman’s name and partial address are printed in the “Warning” information on the left side of each pistol.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge and contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistols to Crosman for a free replacement air gun or a full refund.

 

Sold at: Sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60.

 

Importer: Crosman Corp., of Bloomfield, N.Y.

 

Manufacturer: WinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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