GUNS/RLTD Winchester recalls some lots of 22 LR ammo, double powder charge!

[lgsracer]

http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/s22lrt-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-Service/Pages/Contact-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

 

[Publius]

Most bolt action rifles made in the last 50 years for this round have more enough strength to safely use this ammo. The blow-back action auto loaders on the other hand you may encounter some serious problems.
Winchester should know better and use a propellant that fills 90% to 95% of the case and that way a double charge is imposable, and usually makes for a more accurate load.

 

[Creedmoor]

Question: Article states that the ID #'s are to be found on the 500 round brick packaging. Around here, to let more customers acquire 22 ammo, it has been the practice to break down the bricks and sell the 50 round boxes individually (with a 3 box limit/day). So how is one to know if they have this defective ammo? Are the 50 round boxes marked as well?

 

[lgsracer]

This ammo is only available in bulk packaging 500 or 1000 rounds. So no 50 round boxes.

 

[Red Baron]

Way to go Winchester!

 

[fairbanksb]

I would imagine this is ammo that was distributed fairly recently. Since I haven't been able to find any in over a year, I guess I'm safe.

 

[pylortes]

Am I the only one who would actually like to have a box for special occasions... I have a couple Heavy Barrel bolts i wonder if they would be ok for and would one cycle my ar15 insert without issue....

 

[Captain D]

Thanks much for the info. I recently got one of those 1,000 rounders. Now if I can just find it. . .

 

[Troke]

If the overloaded case ruptures at the point of impact of the firing pin, and there is a direct line along the pin to the vicinity of your eye like my M42 Mossberg, well........

Not good.

 

[Publius]

If the overloaded case ruptures at the point of impact of the firing pin, and there is a direct line along the pin to the vicinity of your eye like my M42 Mossberg, well........

Not good.

That may be a sought after collectors piece depending how its marked.

 

[Beast]

I guess that makes it 22LR+P.

 

[cimarron]

Saw a bunch of this at the gun show today. Talked to the people selling it and only one person knew of the recall. Looked for the affected lot numbers but did not find any. Priced around a hundred per 500.

 

[Captain D]

Saw a bunch of this at the gun show today. . .Priced around a hundred per 500.

I'm curious. Does anybody ever see people actually pay that much for a brick?