Recalls / 2003-10-02

CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles

04001 · Recalled 2003-10-02 · CPSC page

Recalled Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifle

Description

The recalled break-action, spring air rifles include Crosman Model numbers RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877 and RM622 that were produced before August 2001. Models produced after that time are not included in this recall. The recalled air rifles have brown wood stocks, black barrels, and blue and white striped spacers on the butt plate. The RM622 shoots .22 caliber airgun pellets; the other models shoot .177 caliber airgun pellets. The RM177X and RM677X were sold with scopes. Each barrel is imprinted with the model number and the words, "Manufactured for Crosman Corp. by Mendoza."

Hazards

The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.

Reported injuries

Crosman Corporation has received one report of an air rifle unexpectedly firing, though no injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement with a comparable model.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles		1,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Crosman Corporation
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized dealers, gun shops, sporting goods dealers nationwide sold the air rifles, from June 2001 through August 2001, for, $250.

Consumer contact

Contact Crosman Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 04001. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.