Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-08-16). Hazards: fire, injury. About 9,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11304 |
| Published | 2011-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns |
| Products | Browning Air Pistols |
| Firm named in the title | Umarex USA |
| Firms | Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Turkey |
| Units (US) | 9,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180. |
Description
This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block.
Hazard
Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until repaired, consumers should safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported.
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