Air Rifles Recalled by DIANA Can Unexpectedly Discharge; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-09-10). Hazards: injury. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19203 |
| Published | 2019-09-10 |
| Last updated | 2019-09-10 |
| Products | DIANA® Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles |
| Firm named in the title | DIANA Can Unexpectedly Discharge |
| Firms | Shaoxing Snowpeak Air Gun Factory, of China (manufacturer); Air Venturi, of Cleveland, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Pyramyd Air, Air Gun Depot, and other air rifle retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, PyramydAir.com and AirGunDepot.com from July 2018 through June 2019 for about $220. |
Description
This recall involves the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifle with 2-stage adjustable trigger. The recalled products are .177 and .22 caliber, pre-charged pneumatic air rifles that are powered by a compressed air cylinder. "DIANA Stormrider" as well as the caliber and serial number are printed on each affected air rifle. Air rifles with the following item and serial numbers are included in the recall: Recalled DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles Item Numbers 1900001 & 1900101 Serial Numbers 2318220145032949E - 2318229955034368E 2318229955075924I - 2318229955076323I
Hazard
The air rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged. This can result in a serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 air rifles and contact Air Venturi to receive a free Trigger Upgrade repair kit and installation instructions. The repair is made by removing the trigger guard, replacing the current trigger with a new trigger and re-installing the trigger guard using the Allen Keys provided in the Upgrade repair kit. DIANA and its importer, AIR VENTURI, are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a premature discharge of the air rifle. No injuries have been reported.
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