Smith & Wesson recalls guns that could misfire

[Bman505]

Smith & Wesson recalls guns that could misfire
Associated Press, 02.24.09, 06:37 PM EST


Smith & Wesson Corp. is recalling certain pistols that could fire without the trigger being pulled.

The gun maker said it was recalling all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols that it manufactured from March 21, 2002, until Feb. 3, 2009.

Smith & Wesson posted a recall notice Friday on its Web site and offered additional details in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday.

Customers with the affected pistols can send them back to the company, and have them returned with a new part, at no cost, the company said.

Smith & Wesson said it had established a financial reserve to cover recall costs it will book in its fiscal third quarter that ended Jan. 31. The company estimates the costs will trim $900,000 to $1.3 million from its quarterly profit.

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[Scooter]

Thanks for the info on this one BMan. Just called my dad about this. He carries one of these affected pistols on an almost daily basis.

[Bman505]

Hey everyone,

If you have one of these firearms being recalled, please contact James with Basin Firearms. He said he would ship them in for you for $18. This would save you all money from going UPS. Thank you James for your support.

[Scooter]

The way I read it on the website, they will send you a prepaid mailer to send it to them, will have to double check

[Scooter]

I went back and re-read what it said and verified with my dad who has already contacted S&W, and they will send you a prepaid mailer. Just go to their website, fill out the information and they send you the mailer, no cost to you.