CPSC recall 04-001, announced October 2, 2003, covers Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles (1,500 units). The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 724-7486.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Each barrel is imprinted with the model number and the words, "Manufactured for Crosman Corp. by Mendoza."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Crosman Corporation has received one report of an air rifle unexpectedly firing, though no injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Crosman
- Manufacturer
- Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 04-001
- Units
- 1,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized dealers, gun shops and sporting goods dealers nationwide sold the air rifles, from June 2001 through August 2001, for between $130 and $250.
Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles
CPSC product type: Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact Crosman Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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