CPSC recall · Reported October 2, 2003
CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles
The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.y. recalled The recalled break-action, spring air rifles include Crosman Model numbers RM177, RM177X,….
CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles was recalled by Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.y. in October 2, 2003. Reason: The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation …. Verify recall #04001 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- October 2, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04001 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled break-action, spring air rifles include Crosman Model numbers RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877 and RM622 that were produced before August 2001. Models produced after that time are not included in this recall. The recalled air rifles have brown wood stocks, black barrels, and blue and white striped spacers on the butt plate. The RM622 shoots .22 caliber airgun pellets; the other models shoot .177 caliber airgun pellets. The RM177X and RM677X were sold with scopes. Each barrel is imprinted with the model number and the words, "Manufactured for Crosman Corp. by Mendoza."
Reason for recall
The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement with a comparable model.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04001 |
| Date reported | October 2, 2003 |
| Date initiated | October 2, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.y. |
| Affected scope | 1,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation for instructions on returning the rifle …
- Check the recall number (04001) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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