Recalls / 2013-03-12

Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority

13137 · Recalled 2013-03-12 · CPSC page

Soft Air Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle

Description

The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. It has a wood stock with checkering etched on the grip and forend and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a metal fixed front sight, a fold-down rear sight and a receiver for mounting optics. The rifle comes with a 4x32 millimeter scope. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. The rifle is cocked by swinging the barrel down on its hinge to "break" the gun open for loading, then swinging the barrel back up into firing position. Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight.

Hazards

The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby.

Reported injuries

Soft Air reports no incidents and no injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Break-Barrel Air Rifle		About 2,400

Parties

Importer: Soft Air USA, of Grapevine, Texas
Made in: China
Sold at: Sports Authority in December 2012 for $100.

Consumer contact

Soft Air USA; toll-free at (866) 763-8247 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.softairusa.com, and click on Customer Service for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 13137. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.