DIANA® Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles
CPSC Recall #19-203 — September 10, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-203 |
| Recall Date | September 10, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 1,400 |
| Manufacturer | Shaoxing Snowpeak Air Gun Factory, of China |
| Importer | Air Venturi, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Pyramyd Air |
| Air Gun Depot |
| and other air rifle retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com |
| PyramydAir.com and AirGunDepot.com from July 2018 through June 2019 for about $220. |
Product
DIANA® Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles
Description
This recall involves the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifle with 2-stage adjustable trigger. The recalled products are .177 and .22 caliber, pre-charged pneumatic air rifles that are powered by a compressed air cylinder. “DIANA Stormrider” as well as the caliber and serial number are printed on each affected air rifle. Air rifles with the following item and serial numbers are included in the recall:Recalled DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air RiflesItem NumbersSerial Numbers1900001 & 19001012318220145032949E - 2318229955034368E 2318229955075924I - 2318229955076323I
Hazard
The air rifle can unexpectedly discharge even if the safety is engaged. This can result in a serious injury or death.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received one report of a premature discharge of the air rifle. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 air rifles and contact Air Venturi to receive a free Trigger Upgrade repair kit and installation instructions. The repair is made by removing the trigger guard, replacing the current trigger with a new trigger and re-installing the trigger guard using the Allen Keys provided in the Upgrade repair kit. DIANA and its importer, AIR VENTURI, are contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.