#SafetyRecall

Tisas USA and SDS Imports have just announced a safety recall is in effect for five Tisas 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP and 10mm Auto. The announcement states that pistols within specific serial number ranges could potentially have the hammer follow the slide forward when chambering a round. You can read Tisas USA’s announcement below, and if you own one of the pistols covered under the recall, follow the link and the prompts to verify if you need to send your 1911 in for service.

As sad as it is to hear, sometimes manufacturing defects happen and make their way out the door. Today SilencerCo has announced an immediate safety recall for OMEGA 300, OMEGA 36M, HYBRID 46, HYBRID 46M, and HARVESTER EVO purchased between June 1, 2023, through October 9, 2023, including ones sent to SilencerCo dealers. SilencerCo recently discovered a welding defect on these specific models of suppressors that could pose a threat to the user through catastrophic failure of the suppressor. SilencerCo has recommended that you immediately stop using your suppressor if it is indicated that it falls within the safety recall window, which you can check by entering your serial number on this page. The full text of the recall is below for your convenience.

Taurus has just announced an essential safety notification regarding certain GX4 pistols that were assembled and sold exclusively within the United States. Taurus has recently discovered that under specific circumstances, these pistols may discharge when accidentally dropped. Taurus urges all GX4 owners to take this matter seriously and follow the instructions provided to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Any and all information regarding this safety recall including the steps necessary to check to see if your firearm is affected, and then how to proceed if it is, are available in the press release below.

CZ-USA has initiated a safety recall for their new CZ 600 rifles that have the capacity for the user to swap barrels. One of the major features of the CZ 600 rifle series was the multi-caliber option within each of the three sizes of receivers, however, CZ-USA’s recall notice advises that if a barrel were improperly installed, the rifle would still be able to fire, which could lead to a catastrophic failure of the rifle. CZ-USA’s full voluntary recall notice can be read below, with a link at the end to check your CZ 600 rifles serial number.

This notice has just been published, and if you happen to be an owner of one of these shotguns this article is to let you know that Mossberg has released an SA-410 product safety recall. The details of which can be found below.

If you shoot match-grade .223 ammo, this alert is for you. Earlier this year, in February, the bullet makers at ammo manufacturing company Berger announced two new additions to their .223 Remington caliber offerings. They released a 73-grain boat tail target load and a 77-grain OTM Tactical model. According to the official product description, the 77-grain version was meant to be “…a premium solution for Mil/LE applications with 1:8” twist platforms and faster. The 77 Grain OTM Tactical projectile has a superior ballistic coefficient and performance to any comparable projectile in its weight class. Its OTM design and sleek, tangent ogive profile, provides flawless performance from magazine-feel applications in any gas-gun platform. Trusted by professionals around the globe, the .223 Remington, 77 Grain OTM Tactical delivers when lives are on the line.”

When it comes to handling your firearms in any capacity or context, nothing is more important than safety. Everyone should know the basic firearms safety rules inside and out before they ever get on a live-fire range. Beyond those fundamentals like keeping your gun pointed in a safe direction and keeping your finger off of the trigger until fully ready to fire, there are plenty of additional facets to consider. Owning good quality equipment and taking proper care of it are also key. One element that tends to get less attention is ammo selection. Particularly these days, with high prices and scarce availability, we tend to take what ammo we can get. Unfortunately, especially with the last year’s proliferation of first-time gun owners who may not know any better, this could cause bad rounds to fall into unsuspecting hands, including some subject to recall.

SIG Sauer has just announced a safety recall for all Cross bolt action rifles. The SIG Cross recall is related to a delayed discharge observed in a single rifle and confirmed after it was returned to SIG for further evaluation. SIG advises owners to stop using their rifles, immediately unload them and contact customer service for guidance. Additional details can be found below.

The Henry Repeating Arms Company has a long and distinguished history that includes many excellent and iconic firearms. Today, the company is still a leading manufacturer putting out a massive volume of guns. Unfortunately, any company that has been in business for that long, and whose model count grows into the dozens with production numbers reach into the millions, is bound to run into an occasional hiccup. They have published the following press release detailing an issue they have discovered with some of their single-shot guns, while explaining how they are committed to handling it properly and taking good care of their customers.

Late last week, Winchester announced a product warning and recall for two batches of their .17 HMR ammunition.  Winchester stated that loads from these two lots could be missing powder.  The primer alone may have enough force to get the bullet into the barrel, but not enough to make it exit.  This could cause a catastrophic failure if a normally charged cartridge were used with the barrel obstructed.  Olin Winchester’s full press release is posted below:

Kimber Manufacturing has issued a safety recall and warning regarding some optics ready pistols and optics plates manufactured during a specific period in 2018 and 2019. The Kimber Safety Recall covers the Aegis and KHX lines of pistols as well as some optics plates sold separately.

This morning I received an email from Barnes ammunition announcing an ammunition recall that sounds more serious than usual. That said if you have any of this ammunition within the listed lot numbers call the number in the press release below and arrange for it to be returned. Above all, if you have any of the affected ammo don’t shoot it!

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, AR500 is recalling its Level III body armor.