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Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority

Reported: March 12, 2013 Initiated: March 12, 2013 #13137

Product Description

The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. It has a wood stock with checkering etched on the grip and forend and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a metal fixed front sight, a fold-down rear sight and a receiver for mounting optics. The rifle comes with a 4x32 millimeter scope. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. The rifle is cocked by swinging the barrel down on its hinge to "break" the gun open for loading, then swinging the barrel back up into firing position. Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight.

Reason for Recall

The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby.

Remedy

Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. It has a wood stock with checkering etched on the grip and forend and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a metal fixed front sight, a fold-down rear sight and a receiver for mounting optics. The rifle comes with a 4x32 millimeter scope. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. The rifle is cocked by swinging the barrel down on its hinge to "break" the gun open for loading, then swinging the barrel back up into firing position. Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight.. Units affected: About 2,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13137.