CPSC recall · Reported July 23, 2008
Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany recalled The recalled Walther air cylinders for air pistols are aluminum and involve model 2/WALTH….
Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard was recalled by Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany in July 23, 2008. Reason: The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and…. Verify recall #08338 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany issued this CPSC recall-The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers..
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- agency class
- July 23, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08338 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 Walther air cylinders for air pistols are aluminum and involve model 2/WALTHER 85 cm3, with the imprinted test date between 6 00 and 6 01 2000/2001 located on the end of the cylinder.
Reason for recall
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08338 |
| Date reported | July 23, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 23, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany |
| Affected scope | About 70 |
| 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 the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion's Choice to get a free…
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- 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
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