Winchester Ammo Recall

[Marshall]

Winchester Ammo Recall


Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 grain Dynapoint rimfire ammunition (Symbol Number USA22M).

Lot Numbers (first three characters): 1WN and 1XA

Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. ammunition may contain double powder charges. Double powder charge weight ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter to a risk of personal injury when fired.

This notice applies only to Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint® rimfire ammunition with lot numbers starting with 1WN or 1XA. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall and should not be returned to Winchester.

Note: The ammunition Lot Number is ink stamped inside the right tuck flap of the 50-round carton as shown here:


For questions, or to make comments or suggestion, call toll-free 866-423-5224.


Winchester Ammunition . 427 N. Shamrock St. . East Alton, IL 62024 . 618-258-2000

 

[qlajlu]

Winchester Ammo Recall

Marshall, the link in your thread does not take me to the story. Could you re-post the link so we can see the picture of the ammo box which is apparently included in the news article according to the verbiage in the article itself.

I was also unable to find it by doing a Google search. Probably due to my weak use of words in the search engine.

 

[Justin]

Here's a link to the press release on Winchester's website:

PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE: WINCHESTER® Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint

6/14/2006

Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 grain Dynapoint rimfire ammunition (Symbol Number USA22M).

Lot Numbers (first three characters): 1WN and 1XA

Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. ammunition may contain double powder charges. Double powder charge weight ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter to a risk of personal injury when fired.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint AMMUNITION WITH A LOT NUMBER STARTING WITH 1WN or 1XA. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the outside of the right tuck flap of the 50-round box, as indicated here:

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot Number. If the first three characters of the Lot Number are 1WN or 1XA, return the ammunition to Winchester via United Parcel Service (UPS). Securely pack the ammunition into a corrugated cardboard box, write “CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS ORM-D” on the outside, and ship to:

Olin Corporation – Winchester Division
Tile Warehouse
Powder Mill Road, Gate 4A
East Alton, IL 62024
Attention: USA22M Recall

Please include your name, address, and phone number. Winchester will send you coupons good for replacement ammunition from your local Winchester dealer.

This notice applies only to Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint® rimfire ammunition with lot numbers starting with 1WN or 1XA. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall and should not be returned to Winchester.

If you have any questions concerning this Dynapoint® Magnum ammunition recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224 (U.S. & Canada), write to the above address, or visit our website at www.winchester.com.

We apologize for this inconvenience.