The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13137·Announced 2013-03-12

Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due to Injury Hazard

Soft Air USA is recalling Swiss Arms break-barrel air rifles sold at Sports Authority because they can discharge while the safety is engaged, 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 (air gun discharging while safety is engaged) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Soft Air USA, of Grapevine, Texas, is recalling about 2,400 Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifles. The recalled product is a 34-inch rifle with a black barrel, wood stock, and a 4x32 millimeter scope. The model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight, and "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are marked on the left side of the barrel hinge plate.

The recall was issued because the air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby. Soft Air reports no incidents and no injuries associated with the product.

The air rifles were sold exclusively at Sports Authority in December 2012 for $100. Consumers should return the recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Soft Air USA toll-free at (866) 763-8247 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.softairusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Break-Barrel Air Rifle
Manufacturer
Soft Air USA, of Grapevine, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Air Guns
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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