Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-23). Hazards: explosion, injury. Models: 2/WALTHER, cm3. About 70 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08338 |
| Published | 2008-07-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories |
| Products | Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols |
| Firm named in the title | Champion's Choice |
| Firms | Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany (manufacturer); Champion's Choice, of La Vergne, Tenn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 70 |
| Model numbers | 2/WALTHER, cm3 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Champion's Choice store in La Vergne, Tennessee and International Shooters Service in Ft. Worth, Texas from 2000 through 2002 for about $47. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Incidents and injuries
Walther has received one report where a cylinder burst while a consumer was refilling the cylinder, resulting in a minor hand injury.
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