S&W Model 22A Recall / Also Walther PPK and PPK/S

[Motasyco]

I got a letter from S&W today with a shipping label to send in my Model 22A for a recall. I called them to ask about the turnaround and they said about three weeks. I'll sure miss it while it's gone. There is also one on some Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE - May 29, 2009

PRODUCT:

Model 22A Pistols

DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:

Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain model 22-A pistols. Based on our ongoing product review, we have determined that the slides of certain pistols manufactured from August 1, 2008 to February 19, 2009, may not meet the design specification. This can create a situation where insufficient headspace exists creating a risk of unintended discharge.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED:

This recall applies only to 22-A pistols manufactured from August 1, 2008 to February 19, 2009. Affected pistols fall within the following serial number range:

UBW0000 - UBW9999

UBY0000 - UBY4104

REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:

STOP USING YOUR PISTOL AND RETURN IT TO SMITH & WESSON AT ONCE.

Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately.

Please contact Smith & Wesson's customer service department for instructions on the return of your pistol

Here's the Walther notice:

PRODUCT:

Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols

DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:

Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain PPK and PPK/S pistols which may permit a round to be discharged without the trigger being pulled. When the manual safety is disengaged, Smith & Wesson’s Product Engineering Group has determined that the possibility exists in certain firearms that lowering the hammer may cause a chambered round to fire.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED:

This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as follows:

0010BAB - 9999BAB

0000BAC - 9999BAC

0000BAD - 9999BAD

0000BAE - 9999BAE

0000BAF - 9999BAF

0000BAH - 9999BAH

0000BAJ - 9999BAJ

0000BAK - 9999BAK

0000BAL - 5313BAL

0000BAM - 1320BAM

0000LTD - 0499LTD

0001PPK - 1500PPK

0026REP - 0219REP

0001WLE - 0459WLE

REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:

STOP USING YOUR PISTOL AND RETURN IT TO SMITH & WESSON AT ONCE.

Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately.

To facilitate the repair of your pistol, please contact Smith & Wesson's customer service department to receive instructions for the return of your pistol to Smith & Wesson.

When you return your pistol to Smith & Wesson, we will replace the existing hammer block feature with a new part at no cost to you. Your firearm will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible.

[Mglock66]

bought my PPKS in February took until april to get my shipping label.....they still have my gun with no clue of when i will get it back!

[Motasyco]

bought my PPKS in February took until april to get my shipping label.....they still have my gun with no clue of when i will get it back!

They told me on the phone a three week turnaround. If I don't have it in four weeks, the phone calls start. If you sent yours off in April and it's not back yet, it's time to pick up the phone. Keep us posted.

[Motasyco]

I see another thread on this. Mods? Thread merge or close this one?

[Shima]

Done.