Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire
Air Venturi is recalling about 50 model 909S Sam Yang .45 caliber air rifles because the safety can fail, posing a serious injury hazard.
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 safety can fail, posing a serious injury hazard, but no injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Air Venturi is recalling about 50 model 909S Sam Yang .45 caliber precharged pneumatic air rifles. The recall was initiated because the safety mechanism on these rifles can fail, causing the weapon to fire unexpectedly. This malfunction poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
The affected rifles were manufactured by Sam Yang Precision Industrial of South Korea and distributed by Air Venturi of Bedford Heights, Ohio. They were sold through Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for approximately $550. The recall specifically involves units shipped to consumers after July 1, 2008.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided. All known users have been contacted directly; if you have not received communication from the company, your rifle is not at issue.
The recalled product
- Product
- Air Venturi Air Rifles
- Manufacturer
- Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea
- Category
- Consumer Product — Air Rifles
- Affected units
- 50
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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