GAMO Air Rifles Recalled for Unexpected Firing Hazard
GAMO USA Corp. is recalling specific air rifle models because the scope mount can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to fire unexpectedly.
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 (air rifle) where the hazard is serious injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
GAMO USA Corp. is recalling certain GAMO air rifles, including the Hunter Pro, Hunter Sport, Shadow Sport, and F1200 models. The recall involves approximately 14,000 units that were sold at sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide, as well as Wal-Mart stores for the F1200 model, between June 2006 and September 2006. The affected rifles bear serial numbers ranging from 04-IC-415577-06 through 04-IC-579918-06, which are located on the left side of the barrel just above the front left side of the stock.
The recall is being issued because the scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, which may cause the rifle to fire unexpectedly. This defect poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately. They should contact GAMO USA Corp. toll-free at (877) 246-3831 or visit www.gamousa.com to receive instructions for returning the product and obtaining a free repair.
The recalled product
- Product
- GAMO Air Rifles
- Manufacturer
- Duel Delta, S.L. of Barcelona, Spain
- Category
- Consumer Product — Air Rifles
- Affected units
- 14
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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