Air Rifles Recalled by DIANA Can Unexpectedly Discharge; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Recall 19203 · Sep 10, 2019 · Shaoxing Snowpeak Air Gun Factory
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19203
- Date
- Sep 10, 2019
- Company
- Shaoxing Snowpeak Air Gun Factory
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- DIANA® Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifle with 2-stage adjustable trigger. The recalled products are .177 and .22 caliber, pre-charged pneumatic air rifles that are powered by a compressed air cylinder. "DIANA Stormrider" as well as the caliber and serial number are printed on each affected air rifle. Air rifles with the following item and serial numbers are included in the recall: Recalled DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles Item Numbers 1900001 & 1900101 Serial Numbers 2318220145032949E - 2318229955034368E 2318229955075924I - 2318229955076323I
What can happen
The air rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged. This can result in a serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 air rifles and contact Air Venturi to receive a free Trigger Upgrade repair kit and installation instructions. The repair is made by removing the trigger guard, replacing the current trigger with a new trigger and re-installing the trigger guard using the Allen Keys provided in the Upgrade repair kit. DIANA and its importer, AIR VENTURI, are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a premature discharge of the air rifle. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pyramyd Air, Air Gun Depot, and other air rifle retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, PyramydAir.com and AirGunDepot.com from July 2018 through June 2019 for about $220.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled diana® stormrider gen 2 air rifles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 air rifles and contact Air Venturi to receive a free Trigger Upgrade repair kit and installation instructions. The repair is made by removing the trigger guard, replacing the current trigger with a new trigger and re-installing the trigger guard using.
What is the hazard?
The air rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged. This can result 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.