US/Washington: Crosman recalls some Air Pistols due to explosion, injury hazards. CPSC: http://ht.ly/oEb4C
Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Crosman-Recalls-Air-Pistols/
Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports 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 Carbon Dioxide (“CO2”) cartridge to propel plastic BBs and are used for recreational shooting. The Air Pistols are black, measure 8-1/2 inches long and weigh 1-1/2 pounds Crosman’s name and partial address are printed in the warning information on the left side of each Air Pistol.
According to the CPSC, the recalled Air Pistols can explode at high temperatures, propelling the Pistol’s broken plastic pieces into the air, and pose a risk of serious eye and other injuries to users or those nearby.
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CPSC recall number: 13-277
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2481
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