Browning – It has been discovered that there is a small percentage of AB3 Composite Stalker bolt action rifles (A-Bolt III) that has experienced problems. Call Browning at 1-800-945-5372 if you own an AB3 Composite Stalker for more details and determination.
Remington: April 11, 2014, Remington Arms Company announced a recall of Model 700 (see
lawsuit) and Model Seven rifles with X-Mark Pro triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. Reason is that Remington engineers has determined that Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with XMP triggers may unintentionally discharge due to excess bonding agent used in assembly process.
Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-243-9700, use menu prompt #3 and then prompt #1), Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST. On May 8
th,
ABC reported that
Richard Barber filed lawsuit in the death of his son, shot when a Model 700 bolt-action rifle his mother was unloading (in 2000) discharged. Remington assured the public in 2010 that the trigger mechanism
has been free from any defect since it was first produced. Model 700 is one of the popular rifles in the Remington line with more than 5 million sold. I would like to note here that if the firearm has been "unloaded" and pointing in a safe direction like in the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety - the weapon would have discharged without injuring (in this case, killing) anyone. A long time ago I was at a firing bench on a private range when my partner's .22-caliber lever-action Marlin discharged while loading - because the person did not have it on safety and accidentally pulled the trigger. If the weapon was not pointing straight up, it would have discharged and hurt someone. Firearm safety is important at ALL times as well as common sense thinking. There was nothing wrong with the firearm, just the person had his fingers on or near the trigger - with a round in the chamber when loading - AND the safety was not engaged. The Remington XMP trigger did have a problem, but if the firearm is properly aimed in a safe direction, discharge will startle people, but no one will be injured or hurt. Safety cannot be overemphasized. [See update]
Some cartridges may have light or no powder charges. It only applies to the lot number provided.
Remington:
R51 subcompact pistol was
featured here at
Old Glory Gunsmith Shoppe. It featured lower recoil, lower muzzle rise and better accuracy/concealability; fashioned from the design of an older model once in production. However, it has been found that in field use and customer reports, there are performance issues. Production was ceased in July 2014 and is expected to resume in October, after re-testing is conducted to ensure that the pistols are safe and meets Remington's usual performance. Remington has declared that the complications may have occurred during transition from prototype to mass production.
Anyone who purchased an R51 may return it and receive a new R51 pistol, along with two additional magazines and a custom Pelican case by calling Remington at 800-243-9700. The new R51 will be the same quality Remington test pistols that performed flawlessly.
Ruger: Recalling
SR-556VT rifles have an improperly heat-treated disconnector (by vendor), which will result in premature wearing; which in turn could result in an unsafe operating condition. No incidents have been reported and Ruger is recalling the those rifles for disconnector replacement as a precaution. The disconnector is used only in the two-stage trigger system found in model SR-556VT – and NO other models are subject to recall. If your rifle looks like picture below, contact Newport Customer Service Department at 603-865-2442.
Ruger will arrange for the return of your rifle for a new disconnector installation, paying all shipping costs and expect to return it within two weeks of receiving it. As a compensation for the inconvenience, the returned rifle will include a magazine valued at $24.95 at no charge. You can also email
recall@ruger.com for information and detailed instructions to return rifle free of charge and receive free magazine.
Any further details regarding products mentioned above will be posted here at a later date, as well as any more recalls of firearms, ammunition and related products. See important safety rules.
Walther:
Walther has had a
recall notice for Walther PK380, .380 ACP pistols that were manufactured from May of 2012 to September 2012, serial numbers from PK 101201 to PK 112155. I have posted this for those owning the Walther of that period or those who have or are thinking of purchasing a used Walther PK380. The Walther remedy and action to be taken is:
STOP USING YOUR PISTOL, and UNLOAD IT IMMEDIATELY, exercising EXTREME CARE in doing so AND RETURN IT TO WALTHER ARMS, INC. AT ONCE. Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury or even death, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately. When unloading your pistol, please take extreme care to ensure that your firearm is pointed in a safe direction. Your pistol will be repaired at no cost to you. Your firearm will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible. All shipping and repair costs will be covered by Walther Arms, Inc.
A pre-paid Fedex shipping label will be provided to send your qualifying PK380 in for recall repair. We will also provide you important shipment instructions so that your return process goes smoothly. There are 3 steps to the process and it will take approximately 5-10 minutes for you to complete. CLICK HERE to start the Return Process.
Those with multiple firearms that are recalled, contact
479-242-8500 or send an
email.
Kel-Tec Industries, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of
SUB-2000 rifles because of a heat-treatment issue which could cause the barrel to rupture when a cartridge is fired. The rifles affected are a select number manufactured in 2017. If you have purchased a SUB-2000 in 2017 or 2018, do not load or fire it. Contact Kel-Tec via website https://recalls.keltecweapons.com/, by email (recalls@keltecweapons.com) or by telephone at 321-631-0068, extension 136 (M-F from 9-4 EST), to see if your serial number is affected and instructions on how to return your rifle to have barrel replaced free of charge.
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Ruger will arrange for the return of your rifle for a new disconnector installation, paying all shipping costs and expect to return it within two weeks of receiving it. As a compensation for the inconvenience, the returned rifle will include a magazine valued at $24.95 at no charge. You can also email recall@ruger.com for information and detailed instructions to return rifle free of charge and receive free magazine.Any further details regarding products mentioned above will be posted here at a later date, as well as any more recalls of firearms, ammunition and related products. See important safety rules.
Kel-Tec Industries, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of SUB-2000 rifles because of a heat-treatment issue which could cause the barrel to rupture when a cartridge is fired. The rifles affected are a select number manufactured in 2017. If you have purchased a SUB-2000 in 2017 or 2018, do not load or fire it. Contact Kel-Tec via website https://recalls.keltecweapons.com/, by email (recalls@keltecweapons.com) or by telephone at 321-631-0068, extension 136 (M-F from 9-4 EST), to see if your serial number is affected and instructions on how to return your rifle to have barrel replaced free of charge.
