Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA
CPSC recall 08265. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA has contacted known purchasers of the air pistol. Consumers who have not received direct notification should contact Umarex USA immediately.
CPSC recall 08265 has the recall date 14 May 2008. The notice names the firm DianaWerk GmbH & Co. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Umarex USA has received one report of an injury involving the recalled air pistols. The pistol reportedly fired a pellet unexpectedly and struck the user in the lower leg causing swelling. |
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| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | The recall involves the RWS-5G Magnum Air Pistol. The air pistols, which are used for target and recreational shooting, use spring air to fire pellets. The air pistols are black and measure 17 ¾ x 6 inches. "RWS Diana P5 Magnum" is printed on the top of the air pistol. Serial numbers 03316930 through 03344312 are included in this recall and are stamped on the left side of the air pistol's barrel. |
| Product | Air Pistols, About 5,000, Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories |
| Sold at | Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $250. |
| Manufacturer | DianaWerk GmbH & Co |
| Distributor | Umarex USA Inc |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name DianaWerk GmbH & Co
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08265The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08265. https://recallregister.com/product/4287-air-pistols-that-can-fire-unexpectedly-are-recalled-by-umarex-usa/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08265 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Umarex USA has received one report of an injury involving the recalled air pistols. The pistol reportedly fired a pellet unexpectedly and struck the user in the lower leg causing swelling.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $250.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08265?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Germany