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Ruger: This is getting really old. Both your new pistols have been recalled. How do you expect us to trust you?

The press release:

SOUTHPORT, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR - News) announces that it has recently received a small number of reports from the field indicating that LCP pistols can discharge when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. Although no injuries have been reported, we are firmly committed to safety and will retrofit all older LCP pistols (described below). The retrofit involves installation of an upgraded hammer mechanism at no charge to the customer.

As a responsible manufacturer, we want to make our customers aware of this FREE safety upgrade. All LCP pistols bearing the prefix “370” (that is, serial number 370-xxxxx) may be affected. LCP owners can sign up for the safety upgrade or obtain additional information by:

* Visiting our LCP recall website at www.ruger.com/lcprecall
* E-mail: LCPrecall@ruger.com
* Fax: 928-541-8873
* Calling the LCP Recall hotline at 1-800-784-3701

The new parts are being built and we will retrofit LCP pistols on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as they are available. When Ruger is ready to retrofit a consumer’s pistol, Ruger will send a shipping label and package with instructions for the FREE return of the LCP pistol to our factory in Prescott, Arizona. Ruger will install the new hammer mechanism, plus some other functional upgrades that have been added since the LCP’s introduction, at no charge to the consumer and the pistol will be returned at Ruger expense. All owners will receive a FREE LCP magazine with the new finger grip extension as a “thank you” for their patience and cooperation.

Ruger have updated information on their website about the SR9 recall:

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According to Tom, who posted a comment on the SR9 blog entry, Ruger has said that they will be servicing 1000 pistols a week:

Just received an email from Ruger that the boxes are being shipped. They plan to service 1000 SR9? per week. They are sending out boxes in the order we registered with Ruger.

Hat Tip: John Snow and commenters Tom and David.