Crosman Corporation · Recalled
CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Pistols
The air pistols' safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.
- Units
- About 24,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $85–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled air pistols include the Walther models CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk manufactured throughout 2003. The recalled models have a serial number of "J3," which is located on the right side of the air pistol. The Walther CP Sport and CP99 CO2 air pistols capture the look and feel of a Walther firearm. The Nighthawk air pistol is outfitted with a compensator, red dot sight, flashlight and a mounting system. If there is an asterisk inscribed next to the serial number, the air pistol is not part of the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide sold the CP Sports and CP 99s from February 2003 through July 2004 and the Nighthawks from October 2003 through July 2004 for between $85 and $300.
- Product type
- Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, NY, Umarex, of Arnsburg, Germany
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit.
Known purchasers have received a notification from Crosman of this recall. Consumers who have not received direct notification should call the company toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime or visit the company's website at www.crosman.com to receive instructions for returning the pistol and receiving a repair or replacement.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 22 2004; last revised SEP 03 2024.
