Thread: Can a gun manufacturer keep your gun if it has a defect?
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Old 11-10-2010, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelgun28 View Post
I had posted this in one of the forums but dont think it will get to many views.
The original posting was about a S&W 624, some have a defect in the cylinder and if your serial number is in range you should send it back to be checked. If found to be defective they will keep your gun and offer you a new gun but a different model. Well what happens if you want your old one back?

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I am curious as to how they can"keep the gun" I dont see any legal way they can. They dont own it, you dont consent to them keeping it.
If the defect poses a risk to the user or others, they can keep it. If they returned it to you and it blew up in your face, they would be legally liable for that hence they can act to remove the hazard.
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