CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-02). Hazards: injury. Models: RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877, RM622…. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04001 |
| Published | 2003-10-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-03 |
| Product category | Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories |
| Products | Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles |
| Firm named in the title | Crosman Corporation |
| Firms | Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Model numbers | RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877, RM622, 177 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized dealers, gun shops and sporting goods dealers nationwide sold the air rifles, from June 2001 through August 2001, for between $130 and $250. |
Description
The recalled break-action, spring air rifles include Crosman Model numbers RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877 and RM622 that were produced before August 2001. Models produced after that time are not included in this recall. The recalled air rifles have brown wood stocks, black barrels, and blue and white striped spacers on the butt plate. The RM622 shoots .22 caliber airgun pellets; the other models shoot .177 caliber airgun pellets. The RM177X and RM677X were sold with scopes. Each barrel is imprinted with the model number and the words, "Manufactured for Crosman Corp. by Mendoza."
Hazard
The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement with a comparable model.
Incidents and injuries
Crosman Corporation has received one report of an air rifle unexpectedly firing, though no injuries have been reported.
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