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

Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols

Date of Recall
2008-07-23

CPSC Release Number
08-338

Manufactured In
Germany

Company Phone Number
(800) 345-7179

Units
About 70

Distributor
Champion’s Choice, of La Vergne, Tenn.

Manufacturer
Carl Walther GmbH, Sportwaffen, of Germany

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

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

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

Description
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.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately and depressurize them, and contact Champion’s Choice to get a free replacement cylinder.

Consumer Contact
For more information, contact Champion’s Choice at (800) 345-7179 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the manufacturer’s Web site at www.carl-walther.com

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