Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
Recalled April 18, 2012 · CPSC recall 12730 · Air
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
Repair
Units
About 100
Incidents / injuries
Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome.
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
For more information, contact Air Venturi collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Air Venturi's website at www.airventuri.com
Product
Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
Manufacturer(s)
Meca Evanix of South Korea
Distributed by
Air Venturi of Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Retailers
Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.
Made in
Korea
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →