GAMO USA Corp. Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
Recall 07045 · Dec 6, 2006 · GAMO USA Corp.
14
units affected
14
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07045
- Date
- Dec 6, 2006
- Company
- GAMO USA Corp.
- Units affected
- 14
- Product
- GAMO Air Rifles
- Product type
- Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled air rifles are the following GAMO models: Hunter Pro, Hunter Sport, Shadow Sport, and F1200. These models bear the serial numbers 04-IC-415577-06 through 04-IC-579918-06. The model and serial numbers can be found on the left side of the barrel just above the front left side of the stock. Models Shadow Sport and F1200 look identical.
What can happen
The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from June 2006 to September 2006 for between $150 and $280. Model F1200 was exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gamo air rifles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, 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.