Crosman Air Pistols recall: Explosion Hazard
Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard
Why was Crosman Air Pistols recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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 pistols
- Company
- WinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, Crosman Corp., of Bloomfield, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 16,000
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60.
- Recall date
- September 6, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.