Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-04-18 · 12730
Hazards
The safety switch can be overcome by pulling the trigger with force, allowing the rifle to fire, resulting in a serious injury or death.
Recall
Number
12730
Date
2012-04-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Meca Evanix of South Korea
Retailer(s)
Air Venturi, Pyramyd Air, Top Airgun and Straight Shooters stores from January 2012 though March 2012 for about $1,800.
Distributor(s)
Air Venturi of Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Korea
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.