Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly

Recalled August 16, 2011 · CPSC recall 11304 · Umarex

Detail of the top of the recalled air pistol's barrel block

Hazard

Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 9,500

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until repaired, consumers should safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.

Contact

For additional information, contact Umarex USA toll-free at (866) 503-3389 anytime, or visit their website at www.umarexusa.com

Product

Browning Air Pistols

Imported by

Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180.

Made in

Turkey

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