Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard
Recall 13277 · Sep 6, 2013 · Crosman
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13277
- Date
- Sep 6, 2013
- Company
- Crosman
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Air pistols
- Product type
- Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air pistols?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.