CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 22, 2004

CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Pistols

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit.

Contact Information

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 Details

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.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Umarex, of Arnsburg, Germany
Recall Number
05074

Product Information

Product Name
Walther CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk CO2 Air Pistols
Product Type
Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
Number of Units
About 24,000
Manufacturer Name
Umarex, of Arnsburg, Germany
Distributed By
Crosman Corporation, of East Bloomfield, NY
Manufactured In
Germany

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (866) 583-7340
Website www.crosman.com
Full Contact Information

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.