Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
USAir Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
Recalling Firm: Meca Evanix of South Korea
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 |
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