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Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
100
Recall Date
April 18, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Serious Injury Or Death
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1188.

This recall involves Evanix Speed .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles and Evanix Conquest .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles. The rifle is a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle powered by a compressed air cylinder.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1188.

Consumers should stop using the rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided free of charge to the consumer. All identified owners have been contacted.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun And Straight Shooters Stores From January 2012 Though March 2012 For About $1,800. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1188.

For more information, contact Air Venturi collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Air Venturi's website at www.airventuri.com

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Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun And Straight Shooters Stores From January 2012 Though March 2012 For About $1,800. Recall FAQ

Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun And Straight Shooters Stores From January 2012 Though March 2012 For About $1,800. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On. The notice was published on April 18, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 100 units are potentially affected.