WARNING: Fiocchi ammo recall

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I just bought a thousand rounds! Nuts! Thanks for letting me know though!

update:4309166 is not on recall list and there was much rejoicing!:D
 
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I guess I can thank my lucky stars because I have fired a few rounds out of the affected lot already with no ill effects. :eek: I only have a box and a half left, so rather than go to the trouble of shipping it back to Fiocchi, I think I'll just safely dispose of it at my local shooting range (they have a disposal bin for bad ammo).

Thanks for the head's up, [B]Preacherman ;) .
 
Heads Up: Fiocchi 9mm Ammo Recall

Source: http://www.fiocchiusa.com/recall.php


PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE

FIOCCHI 9MM LUGER 115 GRAIN FMJ

Fiocchi of America, Inc. is recalling several lots of 9mm Luger, 115 grain FMJ ammunition that was imported from Fiocchi Munizioni, Italy.

Through extensive evaluation, Fiocchi Munizioni has determined that the lots listed below may contain defective propellant. The propellant in this ammunition may cause squib loads which could cause firearm damage, and subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of personal injury when fired.

DO NOT USE FIOCCHI 9mm Luger, 115 grain, FMJ ammunition that has a lot number listed below:

4509222


4510230


4510248


4510256


4511266

4509223


4510241


4510249


4510257


4511267

4509224


4510242


4510250


4510258


4511268

4509225


4510243


4510251


4510259


4511269

4509226


4510244


4510252


4510261


4511270

4509227


4510245


4510253


4511263


4511271

4509228


4510246


4510254


4511264


4511272

4509229


4510247


4510255


4511265


4511276

The ammunition Lot number is stamped inside the box tuck flap.

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot Number. If the lot number matches any of the lot numbers listed above, return the ammunition to Fiocchi of America via United Parcel Service (UPS) or FED-EX Ground. Securely pack the ammunition into a corrugated cardboard box, write “CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS ORM-D” on the outside, and ship to:

FIOCCHI OF AMERICA, Inc.
ATTN: Recall
6930 N. Fremont Road
Ozark, MO 65721

Replacement ammunition will be shipped to you. Please include a name, address, phone number, and complete shipping address (we cannot ship to post office boxes).

This notice applies only to Fiocchi 9mm, 115 grain FMJ from this list of lot numbers. Other products or lot numbers are not subject to this recall and should not be returned to Fiocchi.

If you have any questions concerning this Fiocchi 9mm ammunition recall, please call toll-free 800-721-2666 or 800-595-6020, write to the above address.

We apologize for this inconvenience.
 
I wonder why they listed the lot numbers like that?

Here are the affected lot numbers listed in a bit more convenient format.

4509222 through 4509229
4510230
4510241 through 4510259
4510261
4511263 through 4511272
4511276
 
Whew!
Like a lot of others here I have an un-opened case of this ammo, checked lot numbers and mine is not affected.

That's a relief, I really think this is exceptional practice ammo.

Bryan
 
I think i may have had a box of this
ammo over a year ago.The first round
i tried sounded very weak and didn't
work the slide on my 9VE sigma.I
dropped the mag and locked the slide
back and the powder fell out in one
sticky clump.The bullet was stuck in
the chamber end of the barrel,i gave
it a slight tap and it fell out.I
checked the rest and over half had
bad powder.I just returned want was
left when i bought it and they
replaced with american eagle.
 
Hmmmm

I don't have any 9mm "shootin' irons", so I have no ammo to worry about. But does show that even as good a company as Fiocchi has a problem every now and then.

Seems like they are doing "the right thing", though. Better than sometime, when you REALLY need to hear BANG!, you hear "click."
 
I have twenty boxes and plan on talking to them tommorrow. I just purchased them at a local show (good deal by the case). I hope they will reimburse for shipping.
J:(
 
Fiocchi 9mm recall

I contacted Fiocchi last week and was completely taken care of by them. I received a pre-paid Fed-Ex label today. All I had to do was box it up, call Fed-Ex for pick-up, and away it goes.

Excellent customer service so far. I'll let you know how long it takes to get replacement ammo.

Regards,

Steve
 
THANK YOU. Was going to go with this but changed changer my order at the last minute. Got 1500 rounds of the 115gr. S&B instead.

Kevin
 
Received new ammo from Fiochhi today, just six days after I sent the recalled ammo.

Excellent resonse time and customer service.

Fiochhi will continue to get my business.

Regards,

Steve
 
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Problems with Fiocchi 38 Special

Has anyone had any problems with their 38 specials? I seem to have run across a batch with about 25% bad primers -- they don't fire first time around.
 
I bought a box of this ammo last fall at the range. The last round in my clip failed to completely burn I guess you would say. The lead lodged in my barrel about half way down. It was the last round in the mag and the action did stay open. So if it was not the last round the next would have advaced.
It was a close call.
 
Crap. Checked the case I was halfway through, and sure enuf. The first one on the list. I hope they are as good as others have found. Will have to check for damage to the toys. Had some unusual firings - most of the case was shot on film for low light and darkness shots. Explains a few of the odd pictures.. Thought I just needed to spend more time with Oleg playing with guns in the dark.. (never a waste of time, either). :D
 
Recieved the replacement ammo Tuesday. It seemed like it took forever but I am greatful that they did replace it. The FED EX delivery guys must have used the box as a wheel chock. You think that they might take a little extra care when the box says small arms cartridges on it.:cuss:
J
 
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