Winchester M-22 Ammo Recall

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PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE
WINCHESTER® 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION
Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling two (2) lots of M*22™ 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Black Copper Plated Round Nose rimfire ammunition.

Symbol Number: S22LRT
Lot Numbers: GD42L and GD52L
Winchester has determined the above lots of 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition may contain double powder charges.
Ammunition with double powder charges may subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury and/or death, or cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® M*22™ 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS GD42L or GD52L.
The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the left tuck flap of the 500-round carton as indicated here. The 1000-round intermediate carton does not have a Lot Number.
To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol Number and Lot Number.
If it is Symbol Number S22LRT with a Lot Number containing GD42L or GD52L immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 or visit Link for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.
This notice applies only to Symbol Number S22LRT with Lot Numbers GD42L and GD52L. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.
If you have any questions concerning this 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: S22LRT Recall), or visit our website at Winchester Ammunition.

We apologize for this inconvenience.
WINCHESTER
January 26, 2014

 

[Jubba]

Thanks for the heads up, mine is on the list.

 

[aaron580]

Interesting. Ill have to check all of mine when I get home. Never even opened it!

 

[gregkl]

Thanks! I just bought 1000 rounds two weeks ago. I'll check when I get home.

 

[Mgderf]

Thanks,
I have 1000 rounds so I checked.
I'm good to go.

 

[snorko]

Thank God, there was too much of this stuff floating around.

 

[scootn103]

Thanks for the heads up , now it's time to check which ones I have if they are good or not .

 

[Mgderf]

I just posted about this recall on another gun forum.

MUCH to my surprise, a small majority of the respondents so far say the same thing.
"Winchester says they'll give you a check for your recalled rounds, but NO replacement. No way in hell I'm giving up MY stash. You can't find .22Lr ANYWHERE. Why in the world would anybody turn in their ammo for a check?..."

Frankly I'm a little more than surprised by the reactions.

I understand the .22Lr is not exactly a "high-power" round, but still.

How many of you would say, "To hell with the recall, I'll keep my ammo..."?

Not me, but I'm curious.

 

[hornadylnl]

I just posted about this recall on another gun forum.

MUCH to my surprise, a small majority of the respondents so far say the same thing.
"Winchester says they'll give you a check for your recalled rounds, but NO replacement. No way in hell I'm giving up MY stash. You can't find .22Lr ANYWHERE. Why in the world would anybody turn in their ammo for a check?..."

Frankly I'm a little more than surprised by the reactions.

I understand the .22Lr is not exactly a "high-power" round, but still.

How many of you would say, "To hell with the recall, I'll keep my ammo..."?

Not me, but I'm curious.

It's a trap. It's how Obama is disarming America.

 

[gregkl]

I just posted about this recall on another gun forum.

MUCH to my surprise, a small majority of the respondents so far say the same thing.
"Winchester says they'll give you a check for your recalled rounds, but NO replacement. No way in hell I'm giving up MY stash. You can't find .22Lr ANYWHERE. Why in the world would anybody turn in their ammo for a check?..."

Frankly I'm a little more than surprised by the reactions.

I understand the .22Lr is not exactly a "high-power" round, but still.

How many of you would say, "To hell with the recall, I'll keep my ammo..."?

Not me, but I'm curious.

I think I'll weigh them.

 

[Hop]

gotta check mine when I get home now I guess.

 

[gregkl]

Mine's fine.

 

[aaron580]

Mine is fine as well. If thats true they are just buying the ammo back, no way I would send mine back.

 

[Hop]

Mine's fine too.

 

[Kirkd]

Ok, i'm confused. I have the 1000 rounds variety that is sold at Walmart. Are there no lot numbers on these?

 

[glock212327]

The lot number is imprinted on the left tab (black Tab) when you first open the 500 rd box.

 

[Freeborn Man]

Check the flap of the individual 500 round boxes.

Matt

 

[Kirkd]

There is nothing printed on the inside flap on the individual boxes (500 round) that come in the 1000 round packs
there are 3 sets of numbers/letters on the bottom.

 

[ljk]

the lot #'s are on the tabs of "the lid". black side not the raw side.

all of mine were purchased during the second half of 2013, the lot #'s start with 1G**** 2G****

 

[flashpuppy]

The only amusing thing I could see is people who bough from flippers but only bet reimbursed for the actual value. Ha!