CPSC recall · Reported October 24, 2012
HatsanUSA Recalls Striker Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard; Rifle Can Fire Unexpectedly
The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Hatsan Striker air rifles that shoot pellets. The air rifles are ava….
HatsanUSA Recalls Striker Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard; Rifle Can Fire Unexpectedly was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 24, 2012. Reason: The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloa…. Verify recall #13019 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process..
- None
- agency class
- October 24, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13019 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
This recall involves Hatsan Striker air rifles that shoot pellets. The air rifles are available in three styles: black with a gray forearm grip and gray rear grip; camouflage with a black forearm grip and black rear grip; and, brown hardwood with crosshatching cut into the forearm grip and rear grip. They measure 43 inches in length. The air rifles have a black scope and a front sight and a rear sight. "Striker" is printed on the top of the gun's barrel behind the rear sight. Serial numbers of recalled rifles begin with one of the following sets of numbers: 0511, 0811, 0911, 1011, 0112, 0212, 0312, or 0412. The serial numbers are printed on the air rifle's barrel block on the left side just in front of the rear sight.
Reason for recall
The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloaded and contact HatsanUSA for a free replacement air rifle.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13019 |
| Date reported | October 24, 2012 |
| Date initiated | October 24, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,400 |
| 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 air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloaded and contact HatsanUSA for a free rep…
- Check the recall number (13019) 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
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