CPSC recall 13-019, announced October 24, 2012, covers HatsanUSA Hatsan Striker Air Rifles (about 2,400 units). The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloaded and contact HatsanUSA for a free replacement air rifle. Recall contact: call (877) 278-4448, or go to www.hatsanusa.com/striker-recall.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Hatsan Striker air rifles that shoot pellets. The air rifles are available in three styles: black with a gray forearm grip and gray rear grip; camouflage with a black forearm grip and black rear grip; and, brown hardwood with crosshatching cut into the forearm grip and rear grip. They measure 43 inches in length. The air rifles have a black scope and a front sight and a rear sight. "Striker" is printed on the top of the gun's barrel behind the rear sight. Serial numbers of recalled rifles begin with one of the following sets of numbers: 0511, 0811, 0911, 1011, 0112, 0212, 0312, or 0412. The serial numbers are printed on the air rifle's barrel block on the left side just in front of the rear sight.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an air rifle that unexpectedly discharged while a consumer closed the action during the cocking process. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloaded and contact HatsanUSA for a free replacement air rifle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- HatsanUSA
- Recall number
- 13-019
- Units
- About 2,400
- Manufactured in
- Turkey
- Sold at / sales period
- Dunham's Sports, Sportsman's Warehouse and other sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide and online and catalog sales including Airgun Depot, The Sportsman's Guide and Pyramyd Air from November 2011 through July 2012 for between $100 and $130.
- Importer
- HatsanUSA Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hatsan Striker Air Rifles
CPSC product type: Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns
Recall contact information
HatsanUSA, Inc.; toll-free at (877) 278-4448 anytime, or at www.hatsanusa.com/striker-recall for more information.
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