Product Recall Number: 07-045
Why was GAMO Air Rifles recalled?
The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-045
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-12-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: GAMO Air Rifles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 GAMO Air Rifles. The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. Name of Product: GAMO Air RiflesUnits: About 14,000Distributor: GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Manufacturer: Duel Delta, S.L. of Barcelona, SpainHazard: The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled air rifles are the following GAMO models: Hunter Pro, Hunter Sport, Shadow Sport, and F1200. These models bear the serial numbers 04-IC-415577-06 through 04-IC-579918-06. The model and serial numbers can be found on the left side of the barrel just above the front left side of the stock. Models Shadow Sport and F1200 look identical.Sold by: Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from June 2006 to September 2006 for between $150 and $280. Model F1200 was exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores.Manufactured in: SpainRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair.Consumer Contact: Consumers that have not been contacted by GAMO should call the company toll-free at (877) 246-3831 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.gamousa.com.
Hazard Description: The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 14,000
Incidents: GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately and contact the company to receive instructions for returning them and receiving a free repair.
Sold At: Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from June 2006 to September 2006 for between $150 and $280. Model F1200 was exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Duel Delta, S.L. of Barcelona, Spain
Distributors: GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured In: Spain
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed