Remington Arms Recall on Model 700 and Seven with X-Mark Pro

[runco]

If you own, you may want to be familiar with this April, 11, 2014 press release from Remington Arms regarding Model 700 and Seven with X-Mark Pro triggers manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014:

 

http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and-resources/press-releases/2014/firearms/remington%20arms%20announces%20voluntary%20product%20recall.aspx

 

Remington Arms Announces Voluntary Product Recall

April 11, 2014

Madison, N.C. - Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced a voluntary recall of Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014.

 

Senior Remington engineers determined that some Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with XMP triggers could, under certain circumstances, unintentionally discharge.

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, THESE PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.

 

Remington’s investigation determined that some XMP triggers might have excess bonding agent used in the assembly process, which could cause an unintentional discharge. Therefore, Remington is recalling ALL affected products to fully inspect and clean the XMP triggers with a specialized process. Remington has advised customers to immediately cease use of recalled rifles and return them to Remington free of charge. The rifles will be inspected, specialty cleaned, tested, and returned as soon as possible. Do not attempt to diagnose or repair recalled rifles. Remington established a dedicated website and toll-free hotline to help consumers determine whether their Model 700 or Model Seven rifle(s) are subject to recall:

• Website: http://xmprecall.remington.com

 

• Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-243-9700 (Prompt #3 then Prompt #1) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

The website and hotline provide guidance on returning recalled rifles free of charge. “Remington takes safety extremely seriously,” said Teddy Novin, Director of Public Affairs and Communications. “While we have the utmost confidence in the design of the XMP trigger, we are undertaking this recall in the interest of customer safety, to remove any potential excess bonding agent applied in the assembly process. We have established significant safety and technical resources to determine which rifles are affected and to minimize any risks. Our goal is to have every recalled firearm inspected, specialty cleaned, tested and returned as soon as possible.”

“We’re putting our customers and their safety first by voluntarily recalling all potentially affected rifles. We also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety,” Novin concluded.

The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.

3. Don't rely on your gun's safety.

4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.

5. Use proper ammunition.

6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.

7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

9. Don't alter or modify your gun and have it serviced regularly.

10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.

Remington is informing consumers through a broad range of communications channels, including media outreach, targeted advertising and digital media.

About Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”)

Founded in 1816, Remington, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs and manufactures
products for the hunting, shooting sports, military and law enforcement markets. Remington is
the nation's oldest firearms company.

 

Media Contact:

Remington Arms Company, LLC.

Jessica Kallam

336-548-8578

jessica.kallam@freedom-group.com

 

[cannoncocker]

And, we have a winner!!

 

My 700 SPS in 300 BLK, purchased in July of 2013.  Wonder if I will see it again before Christmas?

[maroonandwhite]

Luckily mine is the non pro version!

[tmauto769]

Looks like my Tactical is going back. Maybe they will make the trigger better, as the xmp is kind of junky imo. Thanks for the heads up on this, I hadn't heard anything about it.

[DaveTN]

Our goal is to have every recalled firearm inspected, specialty cleaned, tested and returned as soon as possible.

Wonder how long that means? 8 years of rifles must be a massive amount.

[whitewolf001]

I'm having my bud from the shop text me the serial number right now, gonna see if mine is on "the list".

 

**EDIT**-Yep, mine qualifies... poop.

Edited April 12, 2014 by whitewolf001

[Dolomite_supafly]

Might be time to install an aftermarket trigger. $100 is worth it to be able to keep my guns. Not saying you will loose your gun but because of the amount of guns needing repair it will likely be hunting season before you get them back.

[Ron Padilla]

mine is on the list and was wondering if I should put it back in the original stock, as I installed an archangel stock on mine as well as a bolt lift. I hate to have to send it in, but I did not have a bad experience with my xds when it went in for their recall, but like mentioned this could be months before it comes back what a bummer.

[rugerla1]

S.O.B.! Mine's on there too! I agree with Dolomite though, I'd rather spend a hundred bucks than to be without it till end of the year.  :down:

[bigtruuck]

Mines on there as well. I have never looked into any 700 parts which trigger would be good around the $100 mark. 

[Oh Shoot]

Wonder how long that means? 8 years of rifles must be a massive amount.

 

Sounds to me like the R51 pistol may be next. If so, they'd do well to do it sooner than later seems to moi.

 

- OS

[maroonandwhite]

[quote name="bigtruuck" post="1137765" timestamp="1397331979"]Mines on there as well. I have never looked into any 700 parts which trigger would be good around the $100 mark. [/quote] Timney and jewel are the names that come up frequently.

[Ron Padilla]

I was checking some of the websites and the Timney run around 140.00 and the jewel is way high, midsouth has a few in stock and they are right around the corner so I might go that route as well, instead of sending it in. But just wonder how much work I will have to do the new archangel
stock I installed.

[bigtruuck]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking Timney but wasnt sure.

edit: ordered the timney from brownells 138 shipped. I just couldnt stand not having my 2nd. favorite rifle for an unknown period of time. 

Edited April 12, 2014 by bigtruuck

[sigrug17]

Mine was on the list, but I've already changed the trigger to a Timney trigger a couple months after I got my 700..so all is well.   In fact the only original parts I have of my 700 are the receiver, bolt and barrel. :up:  Thanks for the heads-up.  

[rugerla1]

Never shot a rifle with one of these on it. Anyone of y'all have the Timney straight trigger like this, and how do you like it compared to the traditional curved trigger?

 

http://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/timney-remington-straight-replacement-trigger.aspx

[sigrug17]

Never shot a rifle with one of these on it. Anyone of y'all have the Timney straight trigger like this, and how do you like it compared to the traditional curved trigger?

 

http://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/timney-remington-straight-replacement-trigger.aspx

 

that's the one I have.  I like it.  It has a consistent pull once set.  I set mine @ 3lbs.  I have a different hand hold on my B & C stock so I'm just trying to pull straight back on the trigger. All in all I like the Timney trigger, easy to install and set-up.

[Spiffy]

Timney and jewel are the names that come up frequently.

 

There's a thread on ARFCOM. A lot of the posters are just gonna replace the trigger with an aftermarket one. I might change mine after the "run" dies down.

[Brasschunker]

I ordered the Timney #517 straight trigger already. No way am I sending my rifle to Rem.

[rugerla1]

I ordered the Timney #517 straight trigger already. No way am I sending my rifle to Rem.

I'm still deciding on straight/curved. But I'm with you, no way I'm sending it back. Aftermarket triggers are gonna be selling like crazy from Remington's screw up. Even if my trigger is really okay, dropping a Timney in it will do nothing but improve the rifle!

[samson7x]

The XMP is junk anyway.  I already installed a Timney so I won't be sending anything back to Rem.

[Ron Padilla]

I was able to find the 517 straight trigger locally, and from what was written here it looks to be an ok trigger I am another that doesn't want to tie my rifle up for what could be weeks. how many people here use that trigger and like it. thanks

Ron

[austin7.62]

Sounds to me like the R51 pistol may be next. If so, they'd do well to do it sooner than later seems to moi.

 

- OS

Yeah, I think you're right about the R51. Apparently, it's a resounding POS (From the reviews that I have seen).

[bigtruuck]

I put the curved trigger in mine the other day. Install took all of 5 min. And it works beautifully. Sent from another clumsy piece of tech. using Tapatalk

[Ron Padilla]

well I put the 517 in mine today, it took me some time to get it done as I have changed the stock to the archangel stock and it was not made to work with the 517. So I had to get out a deburring tool to make it work with that stock. But here is my question for you guys that have removed the stock trigger, a small spring showed up and could not figure out where it came from, my last thought was it was part of the stock trigger what sayeth the pro's here.