Federal .45 ammo recal

[tpd223]

Cut and paste version;


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:
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.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Pistol Shooter]

Thanks for the heads up! I'm going to check my stash right now.

[snappy]

BIG thanks for the heads up!

Purchased 200 rds of Fed. Champion at Wal-Mart in Flagstaff yesterday that is from lot WM5233. Was going to shoot it tomorrow!! :eek:

Very much appreciated tpd223!!!

[one]

Yep, I just checked the box I bought in Wal Mart last weekend at the Coffeyville, Ks. Wal Mart and it's the recalled Champion.

Many thanks for the info.

[Uglyguns]

Damn... Just got 700rnds last night. :mad:

V/r
Uglyguns

[TOrrock]

Which lot #'s? The numbers I see listed are product codes.

[dewman]

Here's the link to the pdf: http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/45_Auto_warning.pdf

For some reason I can't find the lot number on my WM5233 as indicated by the pdf...

[brianc3]

Which lot #'s? The numbers I see listed are product codes.

Copied from another website (northeastshooters.com)

2/07/11
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). Example below:





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.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[ShipWreck]

Most of my stored 45 is Blazer Brass, WWB or Gold Dot. But, I do have 2 boxed of WalMart bought Federal - which is -WM5233... That type is listed as a possible recall item depending on the Lot #. However, I have looked on all sides of the box, inside and on the plastic tray. There is no lot # on my 2 boxes.

[Wildcat]

For some reason I can't find the lot number on my WM5233 as indicated by the pdf...

Usually on Federal 50 round boxes, you'll find the lot number ink-stamped in black above the UPC barcode box, on the back.

[dutch308]

Thanks for hte post. Just bought 250 American Eagle and was going to shoot later this weekend. Crap! lot 38X755.

[dewman]

Spoke with Federal to determine where my lot number was located on the Federal Champion box I purchased from Walmart. The lot number is located on the Flap of the box (i.e. where you open the box from)...it looks like I'm gtg.

Good luck everyone!

[MeanRider]

Anyone here or know of any of this ammo doing what they think might happen?

[JonnyVain]

Proof

9mm>.45

[Uglyguns]

I checked last night, I'm good. :dance3:

V/r
Uglyguns

[dutch308]

Called them this morning at 8:30 still no call back. Lady on the line saidthey were swamped with calls.

[skyugo]

Proof

9mm>.45

or... reloads>factory ammo. :o

i know exactly how much propellant is in all my ammo.

[Pistol Shooter]

After going through quite a few .50 cal ammo cans, my ammo checked out just fine.

Thanks again for the post OP. :)

[dutch308]

Has anyone who got a bad batch been able to find out what they are telling people to do about it? Been trying to talk to them all day but no call back!