Recalls / 2008-07-23
Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
08338 · Recalled 2008-07-23 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled Walther air cylinders for air pistols are aluminum and involve model 2/WALTHER 85 cm3, with the imprinted test date between 6 00 and 6 01 2000/2001 located on the end of the cylinder.
Hazards
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Reported injuries
Walther has received one report where a cylinder burst while a consumer was refilling the cylinder, resulting in a minor hand injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols | About 70 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen
- Distributor
- Champion's Choice, of La Vergne, Tenn.
- Made in
- Germany
- Sold at
- Champion's Choice store in La Vergne, Tennessee, International Shooters Service in Ft. Worth, Texas
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Champion's Choice at (800) 345-7179 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the manufacturer's Web site at www.carl-walther.com
Source: CPSC recall 08338. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.