Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark voluntarily recalled about 7,250 Air Pistols because 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. At the time of the recall, the company noted that it had 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. The recall involved 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 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. These products were sold by sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $250.
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