Winchester Ammo RECALL!!!

[LifeNRA]

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http://www.winchester.com/news/newsview.aspx?storyid=210

6/25/2007

Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of rimfire ammunition.

SUPER-X® HIGH VELOCITY (Symbol X22LR) and POWER-POINT® (Symbol X22LRPP)

Lot Numbers containing Letters: XN, YA, YB or YC

Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of SUPER-X HIGH VELOCITY (X22LR) and POWER-POINT (X22LRPP) 22 Long Rifle rimfire 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 and/or death when fired.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER SUPER-X HIGH VELOCITY (X22LR) or POWER-POINT (X22LRPP) 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS CONTAINING LETTERS XN, YA, YB or YC. 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 Lot Number contains the letters XN, YA, YB or YC 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:

USA CustomersCanadian CustomersInternational CustomersOlin Corp./Winchester DivisionOlin Corp./Winchester DivisionContact Winchester via web:Tile Warehousec/o HSL WarehousingPowder Mill Road, Gate 4A739 Monaghan Roadwww.winchester.com/international22recallEast Alton, IL 62024Peterborough, ON K9J 7S4Attention: 22LR RecallAttention: 22LR 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 SUPER-X HIGH VELOCITY (X22LR) and POWER-POINT (X22LRPP) 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition with Lot Numbers containing the letters XN, YA, YB or YC. 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 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.

WINCHESTER

[csualumni21000]

Yikes

[Guest TennesseeTurkey]

Ive put 100 rounds through my .22 with those loads glad I didnt have a problem!

[Missionman]

thanks for the info.

[Huckleberry1]

They'll send you coupons for more ammo,great! Question is: Does your local dealer have any? 22lr ammo is like hen's teeth around here! Sure do miss the good ol' days when ammo was plentiful and much cheaper! Thanks for the info, i just so happen to have some boxes of that ammo sitting in my ammo case.

[shawn123]

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[Mohunter1977]

I just recently found this fourm and I love reading all the post! Wish I would have found it sooner. This is what hunting is all about finding people who love the sport as much as I do, helping each other beome better, and given information (such as bullet recalls) that is important for the safety of others! Thanks to all who post!

[Stinger-Hunter]

Winchester has some great ammo - 150 grain ballistic tips for 30-06 is my favorite and the enemy of all deer in MN. I never thought ammo mattered until I tried the one stated above.. don't let this deter you from the brand.

[wtnhunt]

And another http://www.winchester.com/library/ne...rt-recall.aspx

PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE WINCHESTER® 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION PRODUCT RECALL OF WINCHESTER 22 LONG RIFLE RIMFIRE AMMUNITION 1/28/2014 Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling two (2) lots of M*22™ 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Black Copper Plated Round Nose rimfire ammunition. Symbol Number: S22LRT Lot Numbers: GD42L and GD52L Winchester has determined the above lots of 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition may contain double powder charges. Ammunition with double powder charges may subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury and/or death, or cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable. DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® M*22™ 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS GD42L or GD52L. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the left tuck flap of the 500-round carton as indicated here. The 1000-round intermediate carton does not have a Lot Number. To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol Number and Lot Number. If it is Symbol Number S22LRT with a Lot Number containing GD42L or GD52L immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 or visit http://www.winchester.com/Product-Se...ontact-Us.aspx for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition. This notice applies only to Symbol Number S22LRT with Lot Numbers GD42L and GD52L. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall. If you have any questions concerning this 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: S22LRT Recall), or contact Winchester Customer Support online. We apologize for this inconvenience. WINCHESTER January 26, 2014