The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04001·Announced 2003-10-02

Crosman Air Rifles Recalled Due to Risk of Unexpected Discharge

Crosman is recalling specific spring-piston air rifles because they may fire unexpectedly when the barrel is closed, posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the hazard is a serious risk of injury, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Crosman Corporation is recalling approximately 1,500 spring-piston, break-action air rifles. The affected models include the RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877, and RM622, provided they were produced before August 2001. These rifles feature brown wood stocks, black barrels, and blue and white striped spacers on the butt plate. The RM622 shoots .22 caliber pellets, while the other models shoot .177 caliber pellets. The RM177X and RM677X were sold with scopes. Each barrel is imprinted with the model number and the words, "Manufactured for Crosman Corp. by Mendoza."

The recall is being issued because the air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel. This defect poses a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders. Crosman Corporation has received one report of an air rifle unexpectedly firing, though no injuries have been reported.

The recalled air rifles were sold nationwide through authorized dealers, gun shops, and sporting goods dealers from June 2001 through August 2001 for between $130 and $250. Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement with a comparable model.

The recalled product

Product
Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles
Manufacturer
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Air Rifles
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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