Recall published

Topics

Sports and recreation
Other sports equipment

Product description

Tikka branded centrefire rifle ammunition in calibre .308 Win, loaded with a with 150 grain soft point lead projectile

All 20 and 50 cartridge packets and 200 cartridge in plastic containers

See a list of details to help identify the product

Photograph of Tikka 308 Ammunition P629235ACT
Photograph of Tikka Ammunition without packaging Photograph of Tikka Ammunition P629235AT

Reason the product is recalled

Corrosion may occur on the inside of new or reloaded ammunition cartridges, which weakens their strength.

The hazards to consumers

The weakened cartridge may split on firing of rifle, causing burning gases to leak from the rifle and rifle to malfunction during use. This may pose a risk of serious injury or death to the user. This hazard may also occur in reloaded cartridges.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the cartridges (new or reloaded) and contact their nearest Beretta Australia Firearms Dealer for replacement cartridges or a full refund of the purchase price.

For other options for replacement or refund please visit https://www.berettaaustralia.com.au/Tikka308recall

For further information, contact the nearest Beretta Australia Firearms Dealer directly or contact Beretta Australia on 03 9799 5100 between 8:30am and 5:30pm AEDT, by e-mail at info@berettaaustralia.com or visit www.berettaaustralia.com

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Beretta Australia Pty Ltd

Who sold the product

See attached Traders list
Traders list.xlsx 10.97 KB

Identifying numbers

SKU

P629235ACT, P629235AT

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Print supporting information

Recall advertisement.pdf 336.53 KB

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2019/17903 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.