http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Crosman-Recalls-Air-Pistols/
This air-gun is NOT a toy. I Hope adults who own one of these pistols are keeping them away from children. It has been recalled. When exposed to high tempertuare this item explodes and shatters causing a potential eye or other possible injury of those near by from the broken pieces of plastic.
According to the CPSC news alert: Recall date: SEPTEMBER 06, 2013
"This recall involves Crosman semi-automatic style air pistols with model numbers C21, C31 and 9-C31BRM with serial numbers beginning with 12J, 12K, 12L, 12M, 13A, 13B or 13C. The model and serial numbers are located on side of the air pistol."
16,000 of these pistols have been sold at sporting good stores and sporting good departments from November 2012 to June 2013 for around $45 to $60.
Stop using the product. Store in a cool safe place as you callthe Crosman company for instructions. They will replace the item or give you full refund.
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.
This recall has been shared in the interest of public safety. For more detailed inofrmation please visit http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Crosman-Recalls-Air-Pistols/