# Air Rifles Recalled by Air Venturi Due to Ability to Fire With Safety Switch On
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-04-18 · 12730 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12730
- **Date:** 2012-04-18
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles

## 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.

## Remedies

Repair

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Air-Rifles-Recalled-by-Air-Venturi-Due-to-Ability-to-Fire-With-Safety-Switch-On)
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