Product Recall Number: 12-730
Why was Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles recalled?
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
Product Recall Number: 12-730
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-04-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
Description: The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
Hazard Description: The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 100
Incidents: Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided free of charge to the consumer. All identified owners have been contacted.
Sold At: Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Air Venturi of Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Manufactured In: South Korea
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed