CPSCFebruary 24, 2009

Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly

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

Why was Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly recalled?

The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
Air Venturi Air Rifles
Company
Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea, Air Venturi, of Bedford Heights, Ohio
Quantity
About 50
Sold at
Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550.
Recall date
February 24, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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