Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
Recall 09723 · Feb 24, 2009 · Air Venturi
50
units affected
50
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09723
- Date
- Feb 24, 2009
- Company
- Air Venturi
- Units affected
- 50
- Product
- Air Venturi Air Rifles
- Product type
- Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air venturi air rifles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
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.