Product description
Remington Model 700™ and Model Seven™ Rifles with X-Mark Pro® (XMP®) triggers, manufactured from 1 May 2006 to 9 April 2014.
*Recall updated 23 June 2014* additional information on the trigger replacement program. Please read the update attached to the recall.
*Recall updated 23 June 2014* additional information on the trigger replacement program. Please read the update attached to the recall.
See a list of details to help identify the product.
Reason the product is recalled
Remington has determined that some Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with XMP triggers could under certain circumstances, unintentionally discharge. A Remington investigation has determined that some XMP triggers might have excess bonding agent used in the assembly process. Remington is undertaking a recall in the interest of consumer safety.
The hazards to consumers
Any unintended discharge has the potential to cause injury or death.
What consumers should do
STOP USING YOUR RIFLE. Any unintended discharge has the potential to cause injury or death. Immediately cease use of recalled rifles. DO NOT attempt to diagnose or repair recalled rifles.
Remington proposes to replace XMP triggers in all affected rifles free of charge. 50 Australian Service Centres have been established for the replacement of consumer triggers.
The complete list of Service Centres, together with contact details, are set out in the notice to consumers attached.
For further information please visit xmprecall.remington.com or email the Australian distributor, Raytrade, via recall@raytrade.com.au.
Remington is deeply sorry for this inconvenience, but we believe in safety first.
The Remington team is committed to the quality and safety of its products.
Remington proposes to replace XMP triggers in all affected rifles free of charge. 50 Australian Service Centres have been established for the replacement of consumer triggers.
The complete list of Service Centres, together with contact details, are set out in the notice to consumers attached.
For further information please visit xmprecall.remington.com or email the Australian distributor, Raytrade, via recall@raytrade.com.au.
Remington is deeply sorry for this inconvenience, but we believe in safety first.
The Remington team is committed to the quality and safety of its products.
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Manufactured by Remington USA
Who sold the product
Licensed dealers nationwide.
The complete list of Service Centres, together with contact details, are set out in the notice to consumers attached.
The complete list of Service Centres, together with contact details, are set out in the notice to consumers attached.
Identifying product features
Please read the identification guide, attached to the recall notice, on how to determine if you have an affected rifle.
To determine if your rifle is subject to this recall, you should take the following steps:
1. find the rifle's serial number where the barrel meets the receiver:
a. for a right-handed rifle, the serial number is located on a user's left.
b. for a left-handed rifle, the serial number is located on the user's right.
2. identify the serial number and enter it at xmprecall.remington.com. You will be informed if your rifle is affected by this recall.
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Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Please read the identification guide, attached to the recall notice, on how to determine if you have an affected rifle.
To determine if your rifle is subject to this recall, you should take the following steps:
1. find the rifle's serial number where the barrel meets the receiver:
a. for a right-handed rifle, the serial number is located on a user's left.
b. for a left-handed rifle, the serial number is located on the user's right.
2. identify the serial number and enter it at xmprecall.remington.com. You will be informed if your rifle is affected by this recall.
3. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
a. if the face of the trigger is ribbed, your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall.
b. if the face of the trigger is smooth, your rifle has an XMP trigger and IS subject to this recall.
To determine if your rifle is subject to this recall, you should take the following steps:
1. find the rifle's serial number where the barrel meets the receiver:
a. for a right-handed rifle, the serial number is located on a user's left.
b. for a left-handed rifle, the serial number is located on the user's right.
2. identify the serial number and enter it at xmprecall.remington.com. You will be informed if your rifle is affected by this recall.
3. You may also determine if your rifle is subject to the recall by a visual inspection.
a. if the face of the trigger is ribbed, your rifle does not have an XMP trigger and is NOT subject to this recall.
b. if the face of the trigger is smooth, your rifle has an XMP trigger and IS subject to this recall.
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2014/14107 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
