Important Safety Recall Notice Bolt from Smith and Wesson’s I-Bolt Rifle

Important Safety Recall Notice Bolt from Smith & Wesson’s I-Bolt Rifle.

Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson

DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:
Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist with the bolt supplied with some rifles that would allow the striker to become disengaged from its locking tabs during cycling of the bolt, allowing the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled. In the interest of consumer safety, we are initiating this recall to allow for the prompt inspection and, if necessary, the repair and replacement of each bolt.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED:
This recall applies to the bolts of all i-Bolt rifles manufactured by Smith & Wesson prior to December 1, 2008.

REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN: STOP USING YOUR RIFLE.
Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your rifle until we have an opportunity to inspect the bolt to make certain that there is no condition which will allow the striker to disengage.

To facilitate the inspection and repair, if necessary, of your rifle bolt, please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions and a call tag for the return of your bolt to Smith & Wesson.

When you return your bolt to Smith & Wesson, be sure to attach the completed information card received from Smith & Wesson, so that your bolt can be inspected and repaired, and returned to you as quickly and efficiently as possible.

VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION:
When your rifle bolt is returned, you should note a punch dot on the handle of the bolt. See the photograph below. This punch dot is confirmation that your bolt has been inspected and is safe to use.

CONSUMER CONTACT:
Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-331-0852 or at [email protected] to arrange for the inspection and repair, if necessary, of your bolt.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.

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