Howa 1500 Bolt safety Recall

[Sidewinder]

Yes, I know this is an old recall on the Howa 1500, 1550 and, I believe, 1700s. But, I just bought one (Howa 1500 in .243 cal.) last week, that when the serial number was checked, they said it had not been complied with... after all these years! Sorry, I don't have the link and all the specific data right at hand, but if you'll do a Google search, it's easy to find.

It has a warning, in red lettering, that says do not fire the gun again until it's been complied with! The recall (bolt sleeve replacement) is free. They even send a postage paid free mailer kit, but you may want to put some insurance on it. The lady on the phone told me about three weeks turn around time. They send it to Tulsa Oklahoma, I believe< for the fix. Sent mine off last week. So, maybe it'll be back while some of the hunting season is left!

Why do they call it common sense, when it's so uncommon? TN Sen. Fred Thompson

Edited November 26, 2009 by Sidewinder