CPSCGeneral Alert
Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard
Published: September 6, 2013Recall ID: 13277Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Crosman semi-automatic style air pistols with model numbers C21, C31 and 9-C31BRM with serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B or 13C. The model and serial numbers are located on side of the air pistol. The air pistols use a CO2 cartridge to propel plastic BBs and are used for recreational shooting. The air pistols are black, measure 8 ½ inches long and weigh 1 ½ lbs. Crosman's name and partial address are printed in the "Warning" information on the left side of each pistol.
Affected Products
Air pistols
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Crosman-Recalls-Air-Pistols |
| Title | Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13277.C21LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Crosman C21 model air pistol |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13277.C31%2520and%25209C31BRM%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Crosman C31 and 9-C31BRM model air pistols |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Air pistols |
| Products › Type | Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns |
| Products › Category I D | 68285 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 1453 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Crosman Corp., of Bloomfield, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2013-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Crosman semi-automatic style air pistols with model numbers C21, C31 and 9-C31BRM with serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B or 13C. The model and serial numbers are located on side of the air pistol. The air pistols use a CO2 cartridge to propel plastic BBs and are used for recreational shooting. The air pistols are black, measure 8 ½ inches long and weigh 1 ½ lbs. Crosman's name and partial address are printed in the "Warning" information on the left side of each pistol. |
| Recall Number | 13277 |
| Manufacturers › Name | WinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Crosman Corp. toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime, or online at www.crosman.com and click on Important Safety Notice at the top of the web page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |