October 2, 2003
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield,
N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 spring-piston, break-action air
rifles. The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the
barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
The recalled break-action, spring air rifles include Crosman Model numbers
RM177, RM177X, RM677, RM677X, RM877 and RM622 that were produced before August
2001. Models produced after that time are not included in this recall. The
recalled air rifles have brown wood stocks, black barrels, and blue and white
striped spacers on the butt plate. The RM622 shoots .22 caliber airgun pellets;
the other models shoot .177 caliber airgun pellets. The RM177X and RM677X were
sold with scopes. Each barrel is imprinted with the model number and the words,
"Manufactured for Crosman Corp. by Mendoza."
Authorized dealers, gun shops and sporting goods dealers nationwide sold the
air rifles from June 2001 through August 2001 for between $130 and $250.
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman
Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement
with a comparable model. Crosman will also reimburse consumers for the cost of
shipping. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at http://www.crosman.com/portal/crosmanhome.nsf/safetynotice?openpage
to view safety and recall information posted since September 2001.