Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
Recall 11304 · Aug 16, 2011 · Umarex USA
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11304
- Date
- Aug 16, 2011
- Company
- Umarex USA
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- Browning Air Pistols
- Product type
- Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block.
What can happen
Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until repaired, consumers should safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled browning air pistols?
Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until repaired, consumers.
What is the hazard?
Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
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.