![]() However, according to the language of the order, the company does not have to admit that its products are defective. The settlement agreement requires Taurus to both issue a recall by buying-back affected firearms, or fix the issue and provide safety instruction. “If you look at cases where companies had safety notices and recalls, the general public looks on that favorably and says this is a company that’s a good corporate citizen, that’s taking responsibility for their products, and we’re doing the right thing,” Acitelli said. ![]() The class action suit, which was filed in 2013, focused on an Iowan officer whose gun, a Taurus Model PT-140PRO, fell out of its holster and discharged as it hit the ground, an incident that highlighted a likely defect that has resulted in injury and even death. “A company that stands behind its product and is willing to do the right thing for the customer actually gives us credibility,” said Anthony Acitelli, the company’s CEO and president, in an interview with Shooting Sports Retailer. ![]() After settling a $30 million class action suit over a defective handgun, Taurus International’s chief executive officer said the agreement is a step to rebuild the brand’s credibility.
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