Winchester M-22 Recall Notice

[stlr_dude]

http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/s22lrt-recall.aspx

Winchester M-22
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.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Thank you for the heads-up! I have 3 boxes of the stuff in the basement I'm going to have to check before shooting! Thanks again...

Update:
I checked my ammo and while the Symbol Numbers are the same as the recall none of the Lot Numbers are the same so my the ammo is safe. Thanks again!

 

[pownal55]

Thanks for passing that on I have some to check also.

 

[Arndog123]

Thanks for the info.

 

[blujax01]

I was headed here to post this and you beat me to it.

Good on 'ya!

I copied The Lounge.

 

[s&wchad]

Thanks for the heads up. I have two boxes that were purchased from Cabela's last July that are lot # 2GD52L.

I'm not sure if they're part of the recall, but it sounds like they might be. This is from the notice:

If it is Symbol Number S22LRT with a Lot Number containing GD42L or GD52L immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester...

I have a call in to Winchester and will report back.

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Added 11:30am

Bad news, good news...

I just got off the phone with Olin Corp. and my ammo (lot # 2GD52L) is part of the recall.

They're having UPS deliver a return label to my home tomorrow and pick up the ammo. I won't need to take it to a UPS hub.

They offered a refund or replacement and I chose the replacement. I need to provide them some information by email so they can ship the replacement ammo to my home, but I was told to expect it in about a week and a half.

Thanks again for posting this warning. It's a bit of a hassle, but it would be a lot worse if I was injured or damaged one of my guns shooting the stuff. .22's are small, but they generate around 20,000 PSI and a potential double charge is nothing to take lightly.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I didn't even know you could double charge a .22LR case.

 

[pownal55]

I didn't even know you could double charge a .22LR case.

I know it sounds a little strange but I read that most 22 ammo only contains about one grain of fast burning powder. If that is the case I guess it's possible.

 

[blujax01]

From the Winchester Web Site:

"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."

Does this mean the 1000 round box is not affected, or that there are two 500 round boxes with a lot number inside, or does it mean that there is no way of knowing if it is affected or not?

 

[s&wchad]

From the Winchester Web Site:

"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."

Does this mean the 1000 round box is not affected, or that there are two 500 round boxes with a lot number inside, or does it mean that there is no way of knowing if it is affected or not?

The 1000 round packaging is just an outer box that holds two smaller 500 round boxes. Each 500 round box has lot numbers on the flap.

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Thanks I'll need to check my boxes. I'm quite attached to my 15-22 and I prefer it not spontaneously disassemble itself in my face.

They should throw in an extra box for the emotional trauma of having to separate myself from 3k of my ammo and wait for a replacement... No? it was worth a shot.

Anyone know the approximate production time of those lot #'s? I only have 1k from mid 2013 the rest was vintage 2012.

 

[mag318]

I just checked my recent production and it's a different lot number. I believe the affected lots are much earlier so check yours to be sure. When you open the box the lot number is on the front left tab.

 

[the ringo kid]

((Edited because my reply is Nr 13 in another thread of the same name-which is located in the Lounge.)), I was asking if these were the only types of winchester 22 being recalled? Reason being is that I would like to inform my Nephews of it so they can check the 1,800 rounds I gave them as part of their Christmas gifts?

Does this recall mean ammo in bulk packs? or can it be in 50 rd and 300++ round boxes?

Edited: because I found the answer--not to the ammo recall but to another question.

 

[smokindog]

WEIRD!!!!

I saw your original post because I posted some additional info just before it. My post is gone as well, along with a couple likes I added in the thread.

I dont know what happened to my original post but, I was asking if these were the only types of winchester 22 being recalled? Reason being is that I would like to inform my Nephews of it so they can check the 1,800 rounds I gave them as part of their Christmas gifts? I cant see how that question was not something I could ask?

Does this recall mean ammo in bulk packs? or can it be in 50 rd and 300++ round boxes?

 

[the ringo kid]

WEIRD!!!!

I saw your original post because I posted some additional info just before it. My post is gone as well, along with a couple likes I added in the thread.

I just saw it. Its in another topic of the same name. Please discount the prior post by me in this thread. Yours might be there as well. Mine was post Nr 13.

 

[the ringo kid]

WEIRD!!!!

I saw your original post because I posted some additional info just before it. My post is gone as well, along with a couple likes I added in the thread.

Just letting you know yours is there post Nr 12, just above mine, )

 

[Fire75]

Looks like my 2000 rounds are ok! I found the number, unlike the damn thunderbolts. Never did see the number on box for that recall.

 

[ejeli]

I had one rupture in my 617. It was a box of 333 from Cabela's in the presentation wooden box. No harm but it was different. Don't have the old box to check lot numbers and am half way through the next box without any problems.
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[flat_topp]

This is why one should always store/keep their ammo in the original box/packaging if at all possible. So you can identify lot numbers in case of recalls like this one.

 

[GTJacket]

Thank you for posting this! I have five boxes of this ammo and fortunately for me, none of mine match the recalled lot numbers.