Smith & Wesson Recalling Performance Center Model 460XVR revolvers

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The following recall notice was found in the November/December 2006 issue of Shooting Sports Retailer

Smith & Wesson Recalling Performance M460

Smith & Wesson Corp. is voluntarily recalling its Performance Center Model 460XVR revolvers. This recall applies only to the Performance Center Model 460 and does NOT involve Smith & Wesson's standard production Model 460 revolver. The recall applies only to revolvers that contain barrels manufactured for the Performance Center by an outside supplier. No other firearm models within the Smith & Wesson product line are affected by the recall.

The company is initiating this recall as a result of a few isolated reports of barrel failures limited to the Performance Center 460 revolvers. Investigation has revealed that the quality of the steel in some of these barrels did not meet performance requirements. The recall applies to all Performance Center 460 revolvers shipped by Smith & Wesson prior to September 18, 2006. The company is working diligently with its distributors and dealers to identify affected customers and to provide prompt and timely notice of this recall. Consumers who purchased the Performance Center Model 460 revolvers should not use their revolver until it has been inspected by Smith & Wesson.

The affected revolvers were sold under the following SKU s: 170262; 170263; 170267; 170268; 170280; 170281; and 170287, and are within the following serial number ranges: EBD0001 – EBD0524, EBF0002 – EBF0251, LHZ0000 – LHZ0511, LLL0000 – LLL0702, LRR0001 – LRR0552, MMM0001 – MMM1809, XMC0001 – XMC0109.

Consumer Contact:

Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-331-0852 ext. 3800, or through the web site at www.smith-wesson.com to arrange for the return of your revolver. All work will be done free of charge.