Federal Ammo Product Warning
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:23 am
I just got this email from the TSRA:
I'm sure they won't mind if this is posted here.Federal Ammo Product Warning
Greetings!
TSRA members and fellow Texans, please share the information below with friends and family.
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING FROM FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY
FEDERAL and AMERICAN EAGLE 45 AUTO PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING
Immediate Action Required
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY · 900 BOB EHLEN DRIVE · ANOKA, MN 55303 · PHONE 763.323.2300 · Toll Free: 1-800-322-2342
Certain lots of recently manufactured 45 Auto ammunition may contain an incorrect propellant
charge. Use of product from these lots may result in firearm damage and possible
serious injury.
DO NOT USE PRODUCT FROM THE FOLLOWING LOTS:
38X628 through 38X765
38T401 through 38T414
If you have in your possession any 45 Auto with the following brand names and part numbers,
check to see if your ammunition package contains the above lots: American Eagle® (AE45A,
AE45N1, or AE45A250), Champion™ (WM5233), GoldMedal® (GM45B), Hi-Shok® (45C, 45D)
and Federal® Personal Defense® (C45C, C45D).
THIS WARNING APPLIES ONLY TO THE LOTS LISTED ABOVE.
If you possess ammunition from any of these lots, or have questions concerning this warning, please contact us at 1-800-831-0850 or 1-800-322-2342 and ask for Product Service. Federal will provide replacement product and will cover the cost of returning the affected product. Federal has issued an apology for any inconveniences this situation may have caused.
Link to their site and warning: http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/45_Auto_warning.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Join, renew, or upgrade your membership today. http://www.tsra.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or 512-615-4200.
Sincerely,
Steve Hall, Executive Director
Texas State Rifle Association, the NRA state affiliate