PRA number
2018/16833
Published date
Product description
Sporting firearms (rifles)
.223 and .243 calibre
This recall has been updated to add .243 calibre rifles.
.223 and .243 calibre
This recall has been updated to add .243 calibre rifles.
Reasons the product is recalled
Over time small cracks may develop in the barrel of the .223 and .243 calibre LA102 CrossOver rifle.
The hazards to consumers
Potential injury from escaping gas from failed rifle barrel.
What consumers should do
Owners of affected LA102 .223 and .243 calibre rifles should stop using their rifle immediately and arrange for the return of their rifle to Lithgow Arms via their local gun shop. Gun shops will send the rifles to Lithgow Arms, who will inspect and replace the rifle’s barrel as necessary and return the rifle to the gun shop for return to the owner. There will be no cost incurred by the owner during the barrel replacement process.
Please email Lithgow Arms via LA102.recall@lithgowarms.com once you have returned your rifle to your local gun shop so we can keep you up to date on the barrel replacement schedule and to receive updates throughout this process.
Please include the following information in your communication so we can accurately track the progress of your rifle: name, contact number and the rifle serial number.
Note, the serial number of your rifle can be found on the receiver.
For further information, contact Lithgow Arms on 1800 698 398 during business hours or leave a message after hours for a call back.
Please email Lithgow Arms via LA102.recall@lithgowarms.com once you have returned your rifle to your local gun shop so we can keep you up to date on the barrel replacement schedule and to receive updates throughout this process.
Please include the following information in your communication so we can accurately track the progress of your rifle: name, contact number and the rifle serial number.
Note, the serial number of your rifle can be found on the receiver.
For further information, contact Lithgow Arms on 1800 698 398 during business hours or leave a message after hours for a call back.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Gun shops
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
