Seems a few bad ones leave now and then..........
TIKKA - SAKO - BERETTA recall
Since November 2004 a serious problem has surfaced affecting stainless steel Tikka and Sako rifles. There have been several instances of "self-destruction," some involving personal injury. Nothing has been posted (as of 12-26-2004) on any of the three Web sites. One user's report noted, referring to the SAKO Finnlite model, "They have all been pulled from the shelves." This is no minor problem as can be seen if you examine some of the photos at
http://tinyurl.com/4k36x (scroll down to "Re: Sako Blow-up" posted by "Lawndart") you will see the a result one shooter. The current thinking is a problem with the stainless steel barrels and some report offers to replace just the barrel while others report offers to replace the entire rifle. A poster at another forum (
http://tinyurl.com/6mfuo) wrote: "recall on [Tikka] T3 Stainless rifles with serial numbers starting with 419140 and going to 461951." This information should not, however, be accepted as all-inclusive. Several shooters wrote they had received a "recall notice" from Beretta. Also, several people provided telephone numbers: Beretta 800-636-3420; in Canada, contact Stoeger's
800-263-1945. (3/05)
BROWNING
MODEL A-BOLT II STAINLESS,
300 REMINGTON ULTRA MAGNUM CALIBER RIFLES
RECALL: No attempt should be made to load or shoot a recalled Browning rifle.
Browning, model A-Bolt II Stainless, 300 Remington Ultra Magnum caliber Rifles with a ten digit serial number beginning with the number 0 are being recalled. Continual and extensive shooting tests have revealed a potential safety problem in this particular model of the A-Bolt rifle. Browning warns all owners of the A-Bolt II Stainless 300 Remington Ultra Magnum rifles to immediately discontinue any further shooting of these rifles and return the entire rifle as soon as possible to Browning at the address listed below.
Browning 1 (800) 727-4312
Attn: Dept. A-Bolt II
One Browning Place
Arnold, Missouri 63010
To verify if the rifle in question had been returned to the factory for the recall please call (800) 333-3288 and Browning will provide assistance. 8/03
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FN/BROWNING
MODEL HI-POWER, 9MM LUGER CALIBER, PISTOL
Warning: This make and model pistol may have the potential for UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE as the slide finishes closing without pulling the trigger.
With the manual thumb safety on safe, magazine inserted, and the firearm loaded and cocked, pulling the trigger will usually not discharge the firearm. However, pulling the trigger after performing the above operations will cause the trigger lever to contact the forward end of the sear lever. The sear lever then rotates about its pin, causing the rear end of the sear lever to push down on the sear, but not enough for disengagement from the hammer since the safety physically blocks its path. When the trigger is released the sear does not return to its full seated position at the cocking notch. The force now needed to disengage the sear from the hammer is less, due to the new position of the sear. Theoretically, the trigger pull is lowered and a jar to the firearm could disengage the sear from the hammer, possibly bypassing the half chocolate chip cookie safety. The loading of a live round into the chamber and letting the slide close was enough force to cause a discharge without the trigger being pulled.
Browning
1 Browning Place
Morgan, UT 84050
(801) 876-2711 or (800) 727-4312
Source:
AFTE Journal, October 1996; Volume 28, Number 4:233-240
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BROWNING
MODEL BLR, LONG ACTION, RIFLES
RECALL: Browning has identified a potential safety hazard on its BLR Long Action, and is recalling all of these rifles for repair. This recall does not include the Short Action BLR Rifle.
Long Action BLR owners should NOT load or shoot their rifles until they have been returned to Browning and the problem has been corrected. The problem is easily corrected but the affected rifles must be sent to Browning for the correction to be made.
The rifles in question have the following inscription on the right side of the barrel: Model 81L BLR followed by one of these calibers: CALIBER 270 WIN., 30-06, or 7MM REM. MAG.
To arrange shipping and service, call Browning�s service facility at (800) 727-4312. Browning pays the freight and provides the container.
Source:
Shooting Industry, July 1991; page 1
Shooting Times, August 1991; page 8
Shooting Times, October 1991; page 106
AFTE Journal, July 1991; Volume 23, Number 3:802
American Rifleman, July 1991; page?
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BROWNING
MODEL A-500, SHOTGUN
RECALL: Browning is recalling the trigger assemblies from all Browning A-500 shotguns. This is a new semiautomatic shotgun, which Browning introduced in 1987.
During extensive shooting tests under laboratory conditions, Browning encountered a parts breakage in the trigger assembly on the A-500. This failure could cause an unsafe condition if it were to occur.
As a precaution, Browning is replacing all trigger assemblies on all A-500 shotguns sold since its introduction. All A-500 shotguns, which contain the new replacement trigger assembly, can be identified by the letter H stamped on the bottom front of the trigger guard plate.
Therefore, if you own a Browning A-500 shotgun which does not have the letter H stamped on the bottom forward part of the trigger guard plate, your trigger assembly must be recalled.
DO NOT LOAD YOUR A-500 UNTIL A NEW TRIGGER ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED.
Please call our A-500 Recall Department at 1 (800) 322-4626. Missouri residents call collect at (314) 287-6800.
You will receive a special A-500 recall kit to expedite this modification of your A-500 shotgun.
We apologize for this inconvenience. There will be no charge for the replacement trigger assembly and you will be reimbursed for all your shipping costs.
Source:
American Rifleman, August 1988; page 80
California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 88-4
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BROWNING
MODEL BELGIUM OVER and UNDER, SHOTGUNS
RECALL: A certain quantity of Belgian-made, single trigger, over and under shotguns and over and under Express Rifles contains a selector-safety that can be moved to the left or right while the selector-safety is in the forward, off-safe, fire position. It is sometimes possible for these specific guns to accidentally discharge upon opening the gun following a certain sequence of rather unnatural manipulations of the selector-safety.
This warning does NOT concern Browning Citori over and under shotguns.
If you possess a single trigger, Belgian-made, over and under of any gauge or caliber, regardless of when you may believe it was produced, you are urged to perform the below inspection sequence:
Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Open the gun to make certain it is unloaded.
Move the selector-safety to one side and then fully forward to the OFF SAFE (fire) position.
With the selector-safety fully forward, attempt to move the selector-safety either straight to the left or to the right (barrel selection).
WARNING: If your selector-safety can be moved to the left or right while in the OFF SAFE (fire) position, you are urged to have your gun promptly modified by an authorized Browning Service Center or by Browning's Arnold Service Department.
For return instructions and a special expedite label please write to:
Browning Service Center
Department B-25
3005 Arnold Tenbrook Road
Arnold, Missouri 63010-9406
WINCHESTER AMMUNITION RECALL
Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lot of SUPER-X DRYLOK SUPER STEEL� ammunition may contain incorrect propellant. Incorrect propellant in this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of personal injury when fired.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER� SUPER-X DRYLOK SUPER STEEL� 12-GAUGE 1-3/8 OUNCE #2 STEEL SHOTSHELL AMMUNITION THAT HAS LOT NUMBER 49X3SG29. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the top tuck flap of the 25-round box. See the Recall Notice at Winchester. 3/03
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WEATHERBY VANGUARD RIFLE SAFETY UPGRADE
NOTICE OF A SAFETY UPGRADE on all Vanguard by Weatherby brand rifles manufactured between the years 1970 and 1993. The affected rifles bear serial numbers from one of the following series on the receiver: 00001 - 03810; V00001 through V80966; VX00001 through VX44065; VS00001 through VS23699; VL00001 through VL46984; W0001 through W0099; and NV0001 though NV0099. The safety upgrade will prevent misassembly of the bolt, which might occur on the affected rifles. Such misassembly might contribute to hazardous conditions in which the rifle can be accidentally discharged without the bolt being fully engaged, causing serious injury. You can call Weatherby at 1-800-227-2018 or visit them online at
www.weatherby.com to receive a bolt return kit. This upgrade is FREE and we encourage you to pass this notice on to anyone who you may know that owns one of the affected rifles. NO OTHER WEATHERBY RIFLES ARE AFFECTED, SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBERS! See Weatherby Safety Notice. 12/02
WINCHESTER/U.S. Repeating Arms Company
MODEL 70, Bolt Action Rifles
Calibers:
270 Winchester,
30-06 Springfield,
7mm Remington Magnum,
300 Winchester Magnum
RECALL: The Winchester model 70 bolt action rifles in 270 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum and 300 Winchester Magnum with serial numbers greater than G2235000 with BLACK COMPOSITE/SYNTHETIC STOCKS may have a potential safety problem in the front sling swivel stud. There is a possibility that under heavy weight the swivel stud can pull loose from the composite stock, causing the rifle to fall from the shoulder, which is a dangerous condition.
Sellers and owners of the affected model 70 rifles are being warned to immediately discontinue any further use until the front swivel stud has been replaced. Many of the affected rifles were sold at Wal-Mart Discount Stores.
Source:
Company Notice, January 2000
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WINCHESTER
MODEL 490,
.22 CALIBER, SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES
RECALL: These rifles are the subject of unintentional discharge problems. Redesigned parts are available by contacting Winchester.
Winchester Firearms (801) 876-3440
U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc.
275 Winchester Avenue,
Morgan, UT 84050
Source:
AFTE Journal, March 1976; Volume 8, Number 1:28
Corrected 5/25/03
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WINCHESTER
MODEL 100, RIFLES AND CARBINES
WARNING: An accidental discharge may occur BEFORE the action is locked.
These rifles and carbines may have firing pins that can break due to metal fatigue. When lodged in the breech face they can cause discharge before the action is closed.
Winchester Firearms Notice
Attn: Product Service Department
P.O. Box 10
Cottage Hills, Il 62018
(800) 852-5734
Source:
AFTE Journal, October 1990; Volume 22, Number 4:452
Corrected 5/25/03
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WINCHESTER
MODEL 1001, SHOTGUNS
RECALL: U.S. Repeating Arms Co. has announced an immediate recall of all Winchester Model 1001 over/under shotguns sold since the introduction in November 1992. No other Winchester shotguns, past or present, are involved in this recall.
U.S. Repeating Arms Co. officials report that continual and extensive shooting tests have revealed a safety problem in some guns when subjected to higher than normal pressures. Screening and testing of all Model 1001 shotguns are required. Consequently, U.S. Repeating Arms Co. warns all Model 1001 owners to immediately discontinue any further shooting of its 1001 shotguns regardless of the type of ammunition used.
To return a shotgun, call U.S. Repeating Arms' Model 1001 Recall Department immediately at 800-945-5372. Arrangements for returning the shotguns will be made at the time. Special shipping boxes preaddressed shipping labels, and easy instructions will be provided. All shipping costs will be prepaid or quickly reimbursed by U.S. Repeating Arms Co.
SAVAGE
MODEL 170C,
30-30 WINCHESTER CALIBER, RIFLE
WARNING: The firing pin nose may extend out of the breech bolt because the spring was not functioning properly. The firing pin spring can be damaged by debris such as a large piece of brass being lodged in it�s coils. This situation causes the binding and may result in an unintentional discharge.
Savage Arms
100 Springdale Road,
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-7001
Source:
AFTE Journal, October 1983; Volume 15, Number 4:5
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STEVENS/SAVAGE
MODEL 110E SERIES K,
.243 WINCHESTER, .270 WINCHESTER,
.30-06 SPRINGFIELD CALIBER, RIFLES
WARNING: These rifles did not fire with its safety engaged. However, when the safety is �off� these rifles will fire when dropped either on the muzzle or with their barrel in a horizontal position.
Savage Arms
100 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-7001
Source:
AFTE Journal, January 1994; Volume 26, Number 1:2-3
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SAVAGE
MODEL 110E,
.30-06 SPRINGFIELD CALIBER, RIFLE
WARNING: The rifle did not fire with its safety engaged. However, with the safety �off� it fired when struck on top of the receiver bridge or grip area of the buttstock from underneath, regardless of the whether the rifle is in an horizontal, vertical or upside down position.
Savage Arms
100 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-7001