Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-04-18). Hazards: fire. About 100 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`12730`
Published	2012-04-18
Last updated	2015-02-13
Product category	Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Products	Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
Firm named in the title	Air Venturi
Firms	Meca Evanix of South Korea (manufacturer); Air Venturi of Warrensville Heights, Ohio (distributor)
Manufactured in	Korea
Units (US)	100
Hazard classes	fire
Remedy classes	repair, stop use
Sold	Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.

Description

This recall involves Evanix Speed .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles and Evanix Conquest .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles. The rifle is a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle powered by a compressed air cylinder.

Hazard

The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided free of charge to the consumer. All identified owners have been contacted.

Incidents and injuries

Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome.

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