Hatsan recalls Blitz and Blitz 777 air rifles because they can fire unexpectedly
The air rifles can fire unexpectedly if the bolt is released before the rifle is fully cocked, which could cause serious injury or death, though the company has had one report of a misfire and no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the air rifle right away, make sure it is unloaded, and contact HatsanUSA for a free replacement trigger assembly, which is mailed with instructions. If you don't want to install it yourself, HatsanUSA will provide a prepaid package to ship the rifle in for inspection and replacement.
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Recall details
- Product
- Blitz and Blitz 777 air rifles
- Hazard
- The recalled air rifles can fire unexpectedly when releasing the bolt before the air rifle is fully cocked, posing a risk of serious injury or death from projectile hazard.
- Injuries
- The company has received one report of an accidental misfire. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 16,170
- Where sold
- Sold at In store and online at various sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide, online at hatsanairgunsusa.com and catalog sales including Utah Airguns, Airgun Depot and Pyramyd Air from February 2020 through March 2026 for between $800 and $1,100.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- October 15, 2026
- Recall date
- October 15, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
HatsanUSA Recalls Blitz Air Rifles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Projectile Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves all units of the Hatsan Blitz and Blitz 777 pellet shooting air rifles sold from February 2020 through March 2026. Both the Blitz and Blitz 777 pellet air rifles were sold in .22, .25 and .30 calibers. The pellet air rifles are gas operated and select-fire (semi-auto/full-auto) pre-charged pneumatic (PCP). They are black and feature a synthetic stock, a carbon fiber air tank mounted beneath the barrel and a rotary magazine feed. Serial numbers and manufacturing dates are engraved on the right side of the receiver above the bolt. On the left side of the receiver is the Hatsan logo, featuring a circular mark, with the word "HATSAN" next to a graphic of a bow and arrow. The model name "BLITZ" or "BLITZ 777" is also marked on the left side of the receiver.
- Hazard
- The recalled air rifles can fire unexpectedly when releasing the bolt before the air rifle is fully cocked, posing a risk of serious injury or death from projectile hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately, make sure they are unloaded and contact HatsanUSA for a free trigger assembly replacement which will be mailed along with instructions. If the consumer does not want to complete the replacement of the air rifle trigger assembly on their own, HatsanUSA will provide a prepaid package to ship the product to HatsanUSA for inspection and replacement. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- The company has received one report of an accidental misfire. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 16,170
- Sold at
- Sold at In store and online at various sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide, online at hatsanairgunsusa.com and catalog sales including Utah Airguns, Airgun Depot and Pyramyd Air from February 2020 through March 2026 for between $800 and $1,100.
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