CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air
CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Pistols
Why was CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air recalled?
The air pistols' safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit. Contact: Known purchasers have received a notification from Crosman of this recall. Consumers who have not received direct notification should call the company toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime or visit the company's website at www.crosman.com to receive instructions for returning the pistol and receiving a repair or replacement.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Walther CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk CO2 Air Pistols
- Company
- Umarex, of Arnsburg, Germany, Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, NY
- Quantity
- About 24,000
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide sold the CP Sports and CP 99s from February 2003 through July 2004 and the Nighthawks from October 2003 through July 2004 for between $85 and $300.
- Recall date
- December 22, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled air pistols include the Walther models CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk manufactured throughout 2003. The recalled models have a serial number of "J3," which is located on the right side of the air pistol. The Walther CP Sport and CP99 CO2 air pistols capture the look and feel of a Walther firearm. The Nighthawk air pistol is outfitted with a compensator, red dot sight, flashlight and a mounting system. If there is an asterisk inscribed next to the serial number, the air pistol is not part of the recall.