Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority

Manufacturer: Soft Air USA

Product: Break-Barrel Air Rifle

Hazard: Soft Air USA Recalls Swiss Arms Air Rifle Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority

Injuries: Soft Air reports no incidents and no injuries.

Description: The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. It has a wood stock with checkering etched on the grip and forend and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a metal fixed front sight, a fold-down rear sight and a receiver for mounting optics. The rifle comes with a 4x32 millimeter scope. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. The rifle is cocked by swinging the barrel down on its hinge to "break" the gun open for loading, then swinging the barrel back up into firing position. Model number "288719" is located on the barrel near the rear sight.

Remedy: Refund

Sold At: Sports Authority in December 2012 for $100.

Units: About 2,400

Consumer Contact: Soft Air USA; toll-free at (866) 763-8247 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.softairusa.com, and click on Customer Service for more information.

Company Website: www.softairusa.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Soft-Air-USA-Recalls-Swiss-Arms-Air-Rifle/