Safety regulator, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Pistols
Recall 05074 · Dec 22, 2004 · Umarex
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05074
- Date
- Dec 22, 2004
- Company
- Umarex
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Walther CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk CO2 Air Pistols
- Product type
- Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled air pistols include the Walther models CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk manufactured throughout 2003. The recalled models have a serial number of "J3," which is located on the right side of the air pistol. The Walther CP Sport and CP99 CO2 air pistols capture the look and feel of a Walther firearm. The Nighthawk air pistol is outfitted with a compensator, red dot sight, flashlight and a mounting system. If there is an asterisk inscribed next to the serial number, the air pistol is not part of the recall.
What can happen
The air pistols' safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide sold the CP Sports and CP 99s from February 2003 through July 2004 and the Nighthawks from October 2003 through July 2004 for between $85 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled walther cp sport, cp99, and nighthawk co2 air pistols?
Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
The air pistols' safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.
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.