Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-02-24). Hazards: fire, injury. Models: 909S. About 50 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09723 |
| Published | 2009-02-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories |
| Products | Air Venturi Air Rifles |
| Firm named in the title | Air Venturi |
| Firms | Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea (manufacturer); Air Venturi, of Bedford Heights, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 50 |
| Model numbers | 909S |
| Hazard classes | fire, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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