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The following recall notice was found in the October 2007 issue of Petersen's Hunting magazine.
Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of rimfire ammunition.
SUPER-X® HIGH VELOCITY (Symbol X22LR) and POWER-POINT® (Symbol X22LRPP)
Lot Numbers containing Letters: XN, YA, YB, or YC
Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of SUPER-X HIGH VELOCITY (X22LR) and POWER-POINT (X22LRPP) 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition may contain double powder charges. Double charge weight ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter to a risk of personal injury and/or death when fired.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER SUPER-X HIGH VELOCITY (X22LR) or POWER-POINT (X22LRPP) 22Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS CONTAINING LETTERS XN, YA, YB, or YC. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the outside of the right tuck flap of the 50-round box.
To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot Number. If the Lot Number contains the letters XN, YA, YB or YC return the ammunition to Winchester via United Parcel Service (UPS). Securely pack the ammunition into a corrugated cardboard box, write "CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS ORM-D" on the outside and ship to:
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USA Customers |
Canadian Customers |
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Olin Corporation – Winchester Division |
Olin Corporation – Winchester Division |
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Tile Warehouse |
c/o HSL Warehousing |
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Powder Mill Road, Gate 4A |
739 Monaghan Road |
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East Alton, IL 62024 |
Peterborough, ON K9J 7S4 |
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Attention: 22LR Recall |
Attention: 22LR Recall |
Please include your name, address, and phone number. Winchester will send you coupons good for replacement ammunition from your local Winchester dealer.
This notice applies only to SUPER-X HIGH VELOCITY (X22LR) and POWER-POINT (X22LRPP) 22Long Rifle rimfire ammunition with Lot Numbers containing the letters XN, YA, YB or YC. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall and should not be returned to Winchester.
If you have any questions concerning this recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224 (U.S. & Canada), write to the above address, or visit our website at www.winchester.com We apologize for this inconvenience.
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