CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The air rifles can discharge unexpectedly when the user closes the barrel, posing a serious risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 2, 2003

CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles

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."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Crosman Corporation for instructions on returning the rifle for a free repair or replacement with a comparable model.

Contact Information

Contact Crosman Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized dealers, gun shops and sporting goods dealers nationwide sold the air rifles, from June 2001 through August 2001, for between $130 and $250.
Injuries
Crosman Corporation has received one report of an air rifle unexpectedly firing, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y.
Recall Number
04001

Product Information

Product Name
Crosman spring-piston, break-action air rifles
Product Type
Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Number of Units
1,500
Manufacturer Name
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, N.Y.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

Contact Crosman Corporation at (800) 724-7486 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.