Remington VERSA MAX Shotgun Recall Notice

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Safety Warning And Recall Notice

Product Recall Notice

Warning

DO NOT USE YOUR REMINGTON VERSA MAX SHOTGUN

Remington has found that a limited number of its Versa Max shotguns may have hammers out of specification. This condition may result in inconsistent firearm performance. Inconsistent firearm performance may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death.

If you have a Remington Versa Max shotgun immediately discontinue use of the shotgun and contact Remington at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #4. Remington will arrange for the return shipment of your Versa Max shotgun and upon receipt will immediately inspect and retrofit your Versa Max shotgun and return it to you at no cost to you. All Versa Max shotguns that have the hammer enhancement will contain a “V” stamped that can be seen by looking in the ejection port or through the carrier.

No other firearms are affected.

SAFETY IS FIRST

Remington wants to ensure that you enjoy years of safe and dependable service from your Remington Versa Max shotgun. For any consumer questions or instructions on how to return of your Remington Versa Max shotgun please contact the Remington Consumer Service Department at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #4.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Safety First

 

Always observe the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety and wear approved eye and ear protection anytime you are shooting.

November 12, 2010

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Check to see if your VERSA MAX™ is affected by the safety recall here

[Anselmo 87]

As a newbie, what does "inconsistent firearm performance" mean in that it could result in property damage, serious personal injury or death?

[Parker 213]

Yes, this is old. But interesting nonetheless because it was a much watched debut last year of an American shotgun designed to compete against the Benelli & Beretta and out of the gate it tripped. But the recall is still one to pay attention to. Yet but another example of Cerberus unable to right the good ship Remington.

 

http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and-resources/safety-center/safety-warning-recall-notice-VersaMax.aspx

[Parker 213]

As a newbie, what does "inconsistent firearm performance" mean in that it could result in property damage, serious personal injury or death?

 

"inconsistent firearm performance" might be the description of what happens (or won't happen) when faulty hammers were discovered in the shotguns. Telling folks not to use it with some scary verbiage is Remington's way of protecting themselves until the problem is resolved.

 

My gripe is it shouldn't happen to a shotgun that retails for $1599.