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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Crosman Recalls Air Pistols Due to Explosion Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 6, 2013
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Summary

Crosman is recalling approximately 16,000 semi-automatic style air pistols, models C21, C31, and 9-C31BRM. These black air pistols use CO2 cartridges to propel plastic BBs and can be identified by specific serial numbers starting with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C. The products were sold at sporting goods and mass merchandise stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60. Consumers should stop using the pistols and contact Crosman for a free replacement or full refund.

Risk

The air pistols can explode when exposed to high temperatures, causing the plastic casing to shatter and propel broken pieces into the air. This poses a significant risk of serious eye injuries and other impact injuries to the user or bystanders.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the left side of your air pistol to locate the model and serial number printed near the warning information.
  2. Identify if your pistol is model C21, C31, or 9-C31BRM and if the serial number begins with any of the following: 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B, or 13C.
  3. If your air pistol is affected, immediately stop using it and carefully remove the CO2 cartridge.
  4. Contact Crosman Corp. toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime, or online at www.crosman.com and click on 'Important Safety Notice' at the top of the page for instructions on returning the pistol for a free replacement or a full refund.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace, Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols, remove the CO2 cartridge and contact Crosman for instructions to return the air pistols to Crosman for a free replacement air gun or a full refund.

Contact: Crosman Corp. toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime, or online at www.crosman.com and click on Important Safety Notice at the top of the web page.

Affected Products

Product: Crosman C21 semi-automatic style air pistol
Model:
C21
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with 12J
Serial numbers beginning with 12K
Serial numbers beginning with 12L
Serial numbers beginning with 12M
Serial numbers beginning with 13A
Serial numbers beginning with 13B
Serial numbers beginning with 13C
Date Ranges: Sold between November 2012 and June 2013
Product: Crosman C31 semi-automatic style air pistol
Model:
C31
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with 12J
Serial numbers beginning with 12K
Serial numbers beginning with 12L
Serial numbers beginning with 12M
Serial numbers beginning with 13A
Serial numbers beginning with 13B
Serial numbers beginning with 13C
Date Ranges: Sold between November 2012 and June 2013
Product: Crosman 9-C31BRM semi-automatic style air pistol
Model:
9-C31BRM
Lot Numbers:
Serial numbers beginning with 12J
Serial numbers beginning with 12K
Serial numbers beginning with 12L
Serial numbers beginning with 12M
Serial numbers beginning with 13A
Serial numbers beginning with 13B
Serial numbers beginning with 13C
Date Ranges: Sold between November 2012 and June 2013

Product Images

Recalled Crosman C21 model air pistol

Recalled Crosman C21 model air pistol

Recalled Crosman C31 and 9-C31BRM model air pistols

Recalled Crosman C31 and 9-C31BRM model air pistols

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13277
Status: Active
Manufacturer: WinGun Technology Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Sold By: Sporting goods stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide from November 2012 through June 2013 for between $45 and $60.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 16,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Crosman Corp., of Bloomfield, N.Y.
Contact: Crosman Corp. toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime, or online at www.crosman.com and click on Important Safety Notice at the top of the web page.
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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