CPSCGeneral Alert
Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
Published: April 18, 2012Recall ID: 12730Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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 Description & Identification
This recall involves Evanix Speed .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles and Evanix Conquest .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles. The rifle is a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle powered by a compressed air cylinder.
Affected Products
Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Air-Rifles-Recalled-by-Air-Venturi-Due-to-Ability-to-Fire-With-Safety-Switch-On |
| Title | Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12730.12730a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Evanix Speed Air Rifle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12730.12730b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Evanix Conquest Air Rifle |
| Hazards › Name | The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | Air Venturi has not received any reports of the safety switch being overcome. |
| Products › Name | Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles |
| Products › Type | Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1814 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100 |
| Recall I D | 1188 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800. |
| Recall Date | 2012-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Evanix Speed .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles and Evanix Conquest .177, .22 and .25 caliber rifles. The rifle is a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle powered by a compressed air cylinder. |
| Distributors › Name | Air Venturi of Warrensville Heights, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 12730 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Meca Evanix of South Korea |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Air Venturi collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Air Venturi's website at www.airventuri.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Korea |