[Recalled] Break-Barrel Air Rifle — The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle | CPSC 2013-03-12
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Break-Barrel Air Rifle |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 13137 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 12 March 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. It has a wood stock with checkering etched on the grip and forend and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a metal fixed front sight, a fold-down rear sight and a receiver for mounting optics. The rifle comes with a 4x32 millimeter scope. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. The rifle is cocked by swinging the barrel down on its hinge to "break" the gun open for loading, then swinging the barrel back up into firing position. Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight. Hazards: The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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