Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
USUmarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block.
Affected Products
Browning Air Pistols
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Umarex-USA-Recalls-to-Repair-Browning-800-Mag-Air-Pistols-Pistols-Can-Fire-Unexpectedly |
| Title | Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pistol1.JPG |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled air pistol |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pistol2.JPG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Detail of the top of the recalled air pistol's barrel block |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Browning Air Pistols |
| Products › Type | Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns |
| Products › Category I D | 68285 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,500 |
| Recall I D | 743 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180. |
| Recall Date | 2011-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block. |
| Recall Number | 11304 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Umarex USA toll-free at (866) 503-3389 anytime, or visit their website at www.umarexusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Turkey |
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