CPSC recall 07-045, announced December 6, 2006, covers GAMO Air Rifles (about 14,000 units). The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair. Recall contact: call (877) 246-3831, or go to www.gamousa.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: F1200.
Which products are included?
The recalled air rifles are the following GAMO models: Hunter Pro, Hunter Sport, Shadow Sport, and F1200. These models bear the serial numbers 04-IC-415577-06 through 04-IC-579918-06. The model and serial numbers can be found on the left side of the barrel just above the front left side of the stock. Models Shadow Sport and F1200 look identical.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Duel Delta, S.L.
- Manufacturer
- Duel Delta, S.L. of Barcelona, Spain
- Recall number
- 07-045
- Units
- About 14.000
- Manufactured in
- Spain
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from June 2006 to September 2006 for between $150 and $280. Model F1200 was exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores.
- Distributor
- GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
GAMO Air Rifles
CPSC product type: Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers that have not been contacted by GAMO should call the company toll-free at (877) 246-3831 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.gamousa.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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