Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to
Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
Why was Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to recalled?
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided free of charge to the consumer. All identified owners have been contacted. Contact: For more information, contact Air Venturi collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Air Venturi's website 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
- Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
- Company
- Meca Evanix of South Korea, Air Venturi of Warrensville Heights, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 100
- Sold at
- Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.
- Recall date
- April 18, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Evanix Speed .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles and Evanix Conquest .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles. The rifle is a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle powered by a compressed air cylinder.