DianaWerk GmbH & Co · Recalled
Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA
The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.
- Units
- About 5,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $250
- 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 recall involves the RWS-5G Magnum Air Pistol. The air pistols, which are used for target and recreational shooting, use spring air to fire pellets. The air pistols are black and measure 17 ¾ x 6 inches. "RWS Diana P5 Magnum" is printed on the top of the air pistol. Serial numbers 03316930 through 03344312 are included in this recall and are stamped on the left side of the air pistol's barrel.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $250.
- Product type
- Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- DianaWerk GmbH & Co., of Rastatt, Germany, Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.
Incident log
Umarex USA has received one report of an injury involving the recalled air pistols. The pistol reportedly fired a pellet unexpectedly and struck the user in the lower leg causing swelling.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA has contacted known purchasers of the air pistol. Consumers who have not received direct notification should contact Umarex USA immediately.
For additional information, contact Umarex USA toll-free at (866) 633-2910 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.umarexusa.com
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 MAY 14 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.