The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11304·Announced 2011-08-16

Umarex Recalls Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols Due to Safety Failure

Umarex USA is recalling about 9,500 Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols because the safety mechanism may fail to prevent the gun from firing 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 where the safety mechanism can fail, posing a risk of serious injury, but no injuries have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Umarex USA Inc. is recalling approximately 9,500 Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols. The recalled pistols are black, measure 18 inches by 7 inches, and feature the Browning logo and "800 Mag" printed on the top of the barrel block. These air pistols were sold at sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180.

The recall is being issued because, under a variety of circumstances, the safety mechanism will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders. The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded, and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until the repair is completed, consumers should safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.

The recalled product

Product
Browning Air Pistols
Manufacturer
Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Air Guns
Hazard
Affected units
9,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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