Umarex USA recalls Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols that may fire unexpectedly, posing serious injury risk. Consumers must stop using, unload, and return for free repair with a "P" engraving.
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.
Umarex USA is recalling Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols because their safety mechanism can fail, causing the gun to fire unexpectedly. This risk of serious injury means users should stop using the pistols immediately and return them for repair.
The safety mechanism may fail under various conditions, allowing the air pistol to fire unexpectedly. This can cause serious injury to the user or bystanders if the pistol discharges without warning.
Owners of Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols (black, 18" x 7" models with "Browning" and "800 Mag" on the barrel block) are affected. Users and bystanders are at risk of serious injury if the pistol fires unexpectedly.
Look for Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols that are black, measure 18 inches by 7 inches, and have "Browning" and "800 Mag" printed on the top of the barrel block.
Immediately stop using the air pistol and ensure it is unloaded.
Reach out to Umarex USA to receive instructions for returning the air pistol for a free repair.
Until repaired, safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.
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.
Look for Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols that are black, measure 18 inches by 7 inches, and have "Browning" and "800 Mag" printed on the top of the barrel block.
Immediately stop using it, ensure it's unloaded, and contact Umarex USA to return it for a free repair with a "P" engraving on the receiver.
Yes, after repair, Umarex USA will engrave the pistol with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap, to indicate it's fixed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Umarex USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 743 — Umarex USA Browning Air Pistols Hello, I own a Browning Air Pistols that is covered by recall 743 from Umarex USA. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
