Benjamin-Sheridan Recalls CO2 and Pneumatic Airguns Due to Accidental Discharge Risk
Benjamin-Sheridan is recalling approximately 65,000 CO2 and pneumatic airguns because they can accidentally discharge when the safety is disengaged, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
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 serious injury or death is possible due to accidental discharge, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Benjamin-Sheridan Corporation is voluntarily recalling several models of its CO2 and pneumatic airguns in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves approximately 65,000 airguns sold nationwide from February 7, 1991, to August 10, 1992, through hunting and sporting goods catalogs and specialty stores.
The airguns pose a risk of serious injury or death because they can accidentally discharge when the engaged safety is disengaged. While no injuries have been reported, one incident of accidental discharge was recorded. The company discovered the issue after a consumer complaint and subsequent testing revealed similar problems in additional models.
Consumers should stop using the airguns immediately and contact Crossman, which acquired Benjamin-Sheridan, at 800-724-7486 for free repair and shipping instructions. Affected models can be identified by specific numbers on the packaging or the airgun itself, including S397, 397, 392, C9, F9, and K Series variants.
The recalled product
- Product
- Benjamin-Sheridan Corporation's CO2 and pneumatic airguns
- Manufacturer
- Benjamin-Sheridan
- Category
- Consumer Product — Airguns
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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