DIANA recalled about 1,400 DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 air rifles

On September 10, 2019, DIANA issued a recall for their DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles. According to the recall, number 19-2013, the air rifle can discharge even when the safety is engaged, resulting in the risk of injury or death. Approximately 1,400 units have been affected by the recall. The recall involves item numbers 1900001 and 1900101 of the DIANA Stormrider Gen 2 Air Rifles with serial numbers 2318220145032949E through 2318229955034368E and 2318229955075924I through 2318229955076323I. More details of the recalled products include the following: they come with a 2-stage adjustable trigger, are .177 and .22 caliber, and powered by compressed air. The defective air rifles were sold from July 2019 to June 2019 for approximately $220 each. They were sold online at AirGunDepot.com, Amazon.com, and PyramydAir.com. The defective air rifles were also available in store at Air Gun Depot, Pyramyd Air, and other air rifle retailers throughout the country. The defective air rifles were manufactured by Shaoxing Snowpeak Air Gun Factory, of China, imported by Air Venturi, of Cleavland, Ohio, and labeled by DIANA Mayer & Grammelspacher GmbH & Co. KG, of Germany. According to the recall, there has been at least one report of the air rifle discharging; however, no injuries have been reported.

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The recall suggests that all consumers should stop the use of the recalled air rifles and contact Air Venturi for a free Trigger Upgrade repair kit along with installation instructions. Air Venturi and DIANA are both contacting all known purchasers of the defective air rifles directly. Although there have been no reports of any harm associated with the defective product, it is possible that there have been a number of unreported incidents (and harm). Did you suffer injuries as a result of the defective air rifle? Did you or a member of your family suffer any harm because of the product defect? Did a member of your family suffer fatal injuries because of the harm that you suffered? Whether you or a member of your family suffered any type of harm as a direct result of a defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance before even thinking about following any of the suggestions laid out in the recall (requesting a repair kit and addressing the defect yourself). If you suffered any harm related to the defective air rifle, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible, as you might have grounds to pursue legal action against the parties or entities responsible for the harm that you suffered. If you would like to learn more about the possibility of pursuing a claim after you were harmed by a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. Downtown L.A. Law Group is a personal injury law firm dedicated to representing all parties injured by defective products. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling defective product claims and ensuring that victims and their families are rightfully compensated. If you would like our lawyers to allow our experts to evaluate your claim to provide you with the necessary guidance to reach a successful claim outcome, contact us today.

Understanding the Risk

A defective air rifle should never be taken lightly. As explained in the recall, the air rifle can discharge even when the safety is engaged – the safety is supposed to prevent the gun from discharging unintentionally. If an air rifle discharges, the harm that could result is equivalent to any other gunshot injury. Depending on the specific area of the wound, the injury could be life-threatening. The injuries could result in permanent harm. Again, depending on the location of the injury, the injury could be fatal. Regardless of the severity of the injury, it is likely that victims and their families will be dealt dealing with expensive medical bills and other expenses/losses associated with the injury.

Who Is Liable?

Neither you nor your family would have suffered any harm if the responsible parties would have acted accordingly to ensure that the product wasn’t defective in the first place. All companies behind a product, manufacturers, distributers, etc., have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe to be used by their consumers. This means that these companies must inspect their products and subject them to testing to ensure that they are free of any hazards. If any hazards are identified, it is important for the company to immediately take action to address the hazard before the products are released to the public. As soon as defective products are released to the public, these companies are essentially breaching their duty of care of having to ensure that their products are safe to be used by consumers. This means that any harm arising from this breach of duty could make the company negligent and liable for the harm resulting from their defective product. Is DIANA liable? Is Air Venturi liable? If you are ready to learn more about liability in general and establishing liability for your current situation, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you understand liability for the harm that you suffered.

What Should You Do?

After being harmed by a defective air rifle or any other defective product, it is essential that victims take the appropriate actions. Failing to act accordingly can result in significantly reducing the possibility of reaching a successful claim outcome. What are the steps that you should follow after being harmed by a defective product? Consider the following points:

• Take photos of the defective product
• Take photos of the injuries suffered
• Seek immediate medical attention for all harm suffered
• Gather all medical records associated with the harm and treatment you received
• Contact the company to report the defective product and report the harm that you suffered
  1. Do not agree to a free repair
  2. Do not agree to a refund (full or partial)
  3. Do not agree to return the defective product
  4. Do not sign any paperwork
• Gather witness information
• Collect all documents associated with the purchase of the defective product
• Seek legal assistance immediately

By following the recommended steps above, you are gathering the tools necessary to pursue your claim. However, there is no guarantee that your claim will be successful, even if you follow the recommendations above. For more information, simply contact our law firm today to discuss your claim with our experts which are ready to represent you.

The Defective Product is Your Primary Piece of Evidence

After being harmed by a defective product, it is important for all victims and affected parties to understand that the physical defective product is a vital piece of evidence necessary for the success of the claim. By failing to photograph the defective product, failing to keep the defective product as-is, tampering with the air rifle in any way, and even agreeing to a free repair or a refund in exchange for a return all negatively affect this important piece of evidence. After being harmed by the defective air rifle, you must do everything within your power to preserve the air rifle; it will be the main evidence for your claim and can make the difference between winning or losing.

You Could Sue and Receive Compensation

Depending on the specific details of your claim, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. If you have grounds to file a claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation upon reaching a successful claim outcome. How much compensation could you be eligible to receive? The value of your claim and the compensation that you are eligible to receive will always depend on the specific details surrounding your claim. Although every claim is different, you might be eligible to receive monetary compensation for all or some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages

Regardless of the specific details surrounding your claim, you can be certain that the product liability lawyers at Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to understand the compensation that you might be eligible to receive. Our lawyers understand the value of your claim and will not rest until you are rightfully compensated – we will aggressively fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim.

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What Deadline Applies to Your Claim?

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations to ensure that all claims are filed promptly. A statute of limitations establishes a deadline that determines the length that claimants have to pursue their claims. When claimants fail to file their claims within the appropriate timeframe, they can lose their right to sue – and lose their right to receive any compensation. In general, product liability claims in California are subject to a two-year statute of limitations; however, exceptions could apply depending on the specific details of your claim. To prevent losing your right to sue, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today to discuss the deadline that applies to your claim.

Contact Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

At Downtown L.A. Law Group, our firm is dedicated to ensuring that all affected parties have access to the legal representation that they need. Our lawyers have many years of experience and are ready to provide you with the representation that you need to file your claim after being harmed by the defective air rifle. To ensure that all affected parties have access to the appropriate information, our firm offers free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you want to start or continue your claim, you can be certain that you can speak with our lawyers to get all the information that you need to proceed with your claim. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts as soon as possible. Our free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients will never have to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also strictly based on a contingency structure; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you are ready to discuss your product liability claim with our experts after suffering harm in association with the defective air rifles that were recently recalled, do not hesitate to contact us today.