Product Recall Number: 11-304
Why was Browning Air Pistols recalled?
Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
Product Recall Number: 11-304
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-08-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Browning Air Pistols
Description: This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block.
Hazard Description: Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 9,500
Incidents: The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until repaired, consumers should safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.
Sold At: Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180.
Importers: Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Turkey
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed