HatsanUSA Recalls Blitz Air Rifles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Projectile Hazard
Recall date: Oct. 15, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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. The company has received one report of an accidental misfire. No injuries have been reported.
- Who's affected
Units: About 16,170, according to CPSC. 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.
- Compared with
HatsanUSA has 1 CPSC recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier CPSC recalls by HatsanUSA in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: HatsanUSA toll-free at 877-750-3375 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at blitzrecall@hatsanusa.com or online at https://hatsanairgunsusa.com/recalls/blitz-and-blitz-777-recall/ and enter password "Hatsan2026!" or https://hatsanairgunsusa.com and click "Warranty & Safety" and then "Recalls" for more information.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 27025 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Company | HatsanUSA |
| Products | Blitz and Blitz 777 air rifles |
| Product type | Air Rifles/Air Guns/BB Guns & Accessories |
| Remedy offered | Replace |
| Importer | HatsanUSA, Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas |
| Manufactured in | Turkey |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice