Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
Recall 12730 · Apr 18, 2012 · Meca Evanix
100
units affected
100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12730
- Date
- Apr 18, 2012
- Company
- Meca Evanix
- Units affected
- 100
- Product
- Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
- Product type
- Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome.
- Sold at
- Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled evanix speed and conquest air rifles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.