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Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard

Recalled February 24, 2009 · CPSC recall 09723 · Air Venturi

Recalled Air Rifles
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.
Units
About 50
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.airventuri.com

Product
Air Venturi Air Rifles
Manufacturer(s)
Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea
Distributed by
Air Venturi, of Bedford Heights, Ohio
Retailers
Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550.
Made in
South Korea

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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