Crosman recalls air pistols with model numbers C21, C31, 9-C31BRM and specific serial numbers due to explosion hazard that can cause serious eye injuries. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement or refund.
The air pistols can explode at high temperatures, propelling the pistol's broken plastic pieces into the air, and posing a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users.
Crosman is recalling air pistols that can explode at high temperatures, sending plastic pieces that may cause serious eye injuries. Users should stop using these products immediately and return them for a free replacement or refund.
The air pistols can explode when exposed to high temperatures, causing plastic parts to break and fly into the air. This poses a serious risk of eye injury and other injuries to users during recreational shooting.
Owners of Crosman air pistols with model numbers C21, C31, or 9-C31BRM and serial numbers starting with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C are affected. Recreational shooters using these air pistols are most at risk.
Check the side of the air pistol for model numbers C21, C31, or 9-C31BRM and serial numbers starting with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C. These air pistols are black, measure 8 1/2 inches long, and weigh 1 1/2 pounds.
Immediately stop using the recalled air pistols to prevent potential explosion and injury.
Take out the CO2 cartridge from the air pistol before returning it.
Contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistol for a free replacement air gun or full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge and contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistols to Crosman for a free replacement air gun or a full refund.
Crosman air pistols with model numbers C21, C31, and 9-C31BRM.
Serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C.
Check the side of the air pistol for model numbers C21, C31, or 9-C31BRM and serial numbers starting with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C.
Immediately stop using it, remove the CO2 cartridge, and contact Crosman for instructions to return it for a free replacement air gun or full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Crosman to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1453 — Crosman Air pistols Hello, I own a Air pistols that is covered by recall 1453 from Crosman. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge and contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistols to Crosman for a free replacement air gun or a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
