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Scoot 'n Zoom, air pistols recalled

The following recalls have been announced:

AIR PISTOLS

DETAILS: Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols imported by Umarex USA Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark.; sold at sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008. The air pistols were manufactured in Turkey.

WHY: Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing, posing a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.

INCIDENTS: The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported.

HOW MANY: About 9,500.

FOR MORE: Contact Umarex USA 866-503-3389 or visit the firm's website at www.umarexusa.com.

CHILDREN'S RIDING TOY

DETAILS: Scoot ‘n Zoom children's four-wheel plastic riding toy distributed by Radio Flyer of Chicago, Ill.; sold at retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011. The toys were manufactured in the United States.

WHY: The riding toys can tip over, allowing a child to fall forward while riding and posing a fall hazard to young children.

INCIDENTS: The firm received reports of 10 incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.

HOW MANY: About 165,000.

FOR MORE: Contact Radio Flyer at 800-621-7613 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.com.