Nashmack
Banned
I've got 4 boxes of this without realizing it, I just thought I'd give the rest of you a heads up if you have a .22 Mag.
http://www.winchester.com/news/newsview.aspx?storyid=166
http://www.winchester.com/news/newsview.aspx?storyid=166
News and Press Releases
PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE: WINCHESTER® Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint
6/14/2006
Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 grain Dynapoint rimfire ammunition (Symbol Number USA22M).
Lot Numbers (first three characters): 1WN and 1XA
Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. ammunition may contain double powder charges. Double powder charge weight ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter to a risk of personal injury when fired.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint AMMUNITION WITH A LOT NUMBER STARTING WITH 1WN or 1XA. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted (stamped without ink) on the outside of the right tuck flap of the 50-round box, as indicated here:
To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot Number. If the first three characters of the Lot Number are 1WN or 1XA, 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:
Olin Corporation – Winchester Division
Tile Warehouse
Powder Mill Road, Gate 4A
East Alton, IL 62024
Attention: USA22M Recall
Please include your name, address, and phone number. Winchester will send you coupons good for replacement ammunition from your local Winchester dealer.
Print Label Here
This notice applies only to Dynapoint® Magnum 22 Win. Mag. 45 Grain Dynapoint® rimfire ammunition with lot numbers starting with 1WN or 1XA. 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 Dynapoint® Magnum ammunition 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.