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InjuryJuly 23, 2008CPSC #08338

Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard

Product
Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Units affected
70
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled Walther air cylinders for air pistols are aluminum and involve model 2/WALTHER 85 cm3, with the imprinted test date between 6 00 and 6 01 2000/2001 located on the end of the cylinder.

Hazard

The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Injuries

Walther has received one report where a cylinder burst while a consumer was refilling the cylinder, resulting in a minor hand injury.

Made in

Germany

Where it was sold

  • Champion's Choice store in La Vergne, Tennessee and International Shooters Service in Ft. Worth, Texas from 2000 through 2002 for about $47.

Photos

Information on the end of cecalled air cylinder
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