CPSC recall 08-338, announced July 23, 2008, covers Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols (about 70 units). The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder. Recall contact: call (800) 345-7179, or go to www.carl-walther.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: 2/WALTHER.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Walther has received one report where a cylinder burst while a consumer was refilling the cylinder, resulting in a minor hand injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen
- Manufacturer
- Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany
- Recall number
- 08-338
- Units
- About 70
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- Champion's Choice store in La Vergne, Tennessee and International Shooters Service in Ft. Worth, Texas from 2000 through 2002 for about $47.
- Distributor
- Champion's Choice, of La Vergne, Tenn.
Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols
CPSC product type: Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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