CPSC recall 13-137, announced March 12, 2013, covers Soft Air Break-Barrel Air Rifle (about 2,400 units). The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby. Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 763-8247, or go to www.softairusa.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby.
Incidents and injuries
Soft Air reports no incidents and no injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Soft Air
- Recall number
- 13-137
- Units
- About 2,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sports Authority in December 2012 for $100.
- Importer
- Soft Air USA, of Grapevine, Texas
Break-Barrel Air Rifle
CPSC product type: Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Recall contact information
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.
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