Recall: Thompson Center Venture Rifle

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE


PRODUCT:


Thompson Center Venture Rifle.


DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:




During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson determined that some of the sears used on Venture rifles produced from August 1, 2011 to October 28, 2011, may not have been manufactured to specification. Because the sear is an important part of the firing mechanism, we are asking that all of the rifles produced during this time period be returned to Smith & Wesson so that the firearm can be inspected by our technicians to ensure that the rifle operates in a safe and appropriate manner.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED: This recall applies only to Venture rifles manufactured from August 1, 2011 to October 28, 2011. To determine if your rifle is affected, please reference the serial number list located at www.smith-wesson.com/venturerecall or by calling Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356. If your serial number does not fall within the list of affected serial numbers, your rifle is not part of this recall.


REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:


STOP USING YOUR RIFLE.

Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury, and we ask that you stop using your rifle until we have an opportunity to inspect the sear to make certain that there is no condition which will allow the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled.

To facilitate the inspection and repair, if necessary, of your rifle sear, please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions and a prepaid return label for the return of your rifle to Smith & Wesson.

When you return your rifle to Smith & Wesson, be sure to attach the completed information card received from Smith & Wesson, so that your sear can be inspected and repaired, and returned to you as quickly and efficiently as possible.
VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION: When your rifle sear is returned, you should note a punch dot on the trigger assembly. See the photograph below. This punch dot is confirmation that your sear has been inspected and the hazard has not been found or has been corrected.

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CONSUMER CONTACT: Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356, or at [email protected] to arrange for the inspection and repair, if necessary, of your rifle.
 
Yep, recall expanded. Thanks for the info! I checked the numbers on two Ventures back on Nov 8th and they were not included in the recall at that time. They were within the range of s#'s, but not listed. I assumed it was because of a specific machine at the factory was out of spec. As of this morning, both rifles are listed as recalled.:banghead: With the number of rifles recalled, I bet turn around on getting them checked out / fixed is going to be awful!
 
Just filled out an on-line form for return. Their customer service rep told me over the phone that repair turn around was about 1 1/2 weeks. We'll see.
 
Just filled out an on-line form for return. Their customer service rep told me over the phone that repair turn around was about 1 1/2 weeks. We'll see.
My dealer sent in his 37 Venture rifles before Thanksgiving, and had them all back 9 days later (after Thanksgiving).

He sent mine in for me on Dec 5, and it was back to his store on Dec 14. I've zeroed the re-mounted scope, and function is 100%. It seems they replaced the trigger assembly.
 
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