Recall Alert

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, D.C. 20207

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May, 2009

Alert #09-723

Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.

Name of Product :	Air Venturi Air Rifles
Units:	About 50
Distributor:	Air Venturi, of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturer:	Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea
Hazard:	The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries:	None reported.
Description:	This recall involves model 909S Sam Yang .45 caliber rifles shipped to consumers after July 1, 2008. The rifle is a precharged pneumatic air rifle, powered by compressed air.
Sold by:	Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 25th 2008 to May 20th 2009 for about $550.
Manufactured in:	South Korea
Remedy:	Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided. All known users have been contacted. If you have not received direct communication from Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air, your rifle is not at issue.
Consumer Contact:	For additional information, contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.airventuri.com.