The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13277·Announced 2013-09-06

Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard

Crosman is recalling specific air pistol models because they can explode at high temperatures, posing a risk of serious injury to users.

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 (explosion hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Crosman Corp. is recalling approximately 16,000 semi-automatic style air pistols, including models C21, C31, and 9-C31BRM. The recall involves pistols with serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C. These black, 8.5-inch air pistols use CO2 cartridges to propel plastic BBs for recreational shooting.

The recalled air pistols can explode at high temperatures. This explosion can propel broken plastic pieces into the air, creating a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected air pistols were sold at sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers, and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge, and contact Crosman for instructions to return the product for a free replacement air gun or a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Air pistols
Manufacturer
WinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Air Guns
Hazard
Affected units
16,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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