Smith & Wesson Recalling Walther PPK and PPK/S Pistols

Handgun Repair Shop, Gunsmith for modern and antique handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

The following recall notice appeared in the March / April 2009 issue of Shooting Sports Retailer

Smith & Wesson Recalling Walther PPK and PPK/s Pistols

Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols which may permit a round to be discharged without the trigger being pulled. When the manual safety is disengaged, in certain firearms lowering the hammer may cause a chambered round to fire. This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The serial numbers of the pistols subject to this recall are: BAB 0010 – BAB 9999, BAC 0000 – BAC 9999, BAD 0000 – BAD 9999, LTD 0000 – LTD 0499, PPK 0001 – PPK 1500, BAE 0000 – BAE 9999, BAF 0000 – BAF 9999, WLE 0001 – WLE 0459, BAH 0000 – BAH 9999, BAJ 0000 – BAJ 9999, BAK 0000 – BAK 9999, REP 0026 – REP 0219, BAL 0000 – BAL 5313, and BAM 0000 – BAM 1320.

All such pistols should be returned to Smith & Wesson immediately. To facilitate the repair of any such pistol, please contact the company's customer service department to receive instructions for the return of the pistol to Smith & Wesson, which will then replace the existing hammer block feature with a new part at no cost and return the firearm as quickly and efficiently as possible.

To receive a UPS pre-paid billable stamp, and shipping instructions to arrange for the modification of any affected pistol, contact Smith & Wesson directly: 1-800-331-0852