Remington USA - Model 700™ and Model Seven™ Rifles

PRA number

2014/14107

Published date

23 May 2014

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.

Identifying 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. 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.

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.

What are the defects?

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.

What are the hazards?

Any unintended discharge has the potential to cause injury or death.

What should consumers 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.

Supplier

Manufactured by Remington USA

Traders who sold this product

Licensed dealers nationwide.

The complete list of Service Centres, together with contact details, are set out in the notice to consumers attached.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

1 May 2006 - 9 Apr 2014