Air Venturi Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09723
Recall Date
2009-02-24
Manufacturer
Sam Yang Precision Industrial, of South Korea
Units Affected
About 50
Products Involved
Air Venturi Air Rifles
Hazard
The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided. All known users have been contacted. If you have not received direct communication from Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air, your rifle is not at issue.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550.
Manufactured In
South Korea
Full Recall Description
This recall involves model 909S Sam Yang .45 caliber rifles shipped to consumers after July 1, 2008. The rifle is a precharged pneumatic air rifle, powered by compressed air.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28