Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard

Recalled September 6, 2013 · CPSC recall 13277 · Crosman

Recalled Crosman C31 and 9-C31BRM model air pistols

Hazard

The air pistols can explode at high temperatures, propelling the pistol's broken plastic pieces into the air, and posing a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users.

Remedy

Replace · Refund

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Crosman semi-automatic style air pistols with model numbers C21, C31 and 9-C31BRM with serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B or 13C. The model and serial numbers are located on side of the air pistol. The air pistols use a CO2 cartridge to propel plastic BBs and are used for recreational shooting. The air pistols are black, measure 8 ½ inches long and weigh 1 ½ lbs. Crosman's name and partial address are printed in the "Warning" information on the left side of each pistol.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge and contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistols to Crosman for a free replacement air gun or a full refund.

Contact

Crosman Corp. toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime, or online at www.crosman.com and click on Important Safety Notice at the top of the web page.

Product

Air pistols

Manufacturer(s)

WinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Imported by

Crosman Corp., of Bloomfield, N.Y.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60.

Made in

Taiwan

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