Manufacturer safety bulletins, recalls, and product notices. All notices link to official sources and go through admin review before publishing.
64 active notices published · 16 critical stop-use recalls
16 active stop-use recalls — stop using affected firearms immediately and contact the manufacturer.
Affected models: Certain Bond Arms Roughneck .357 Magnum / .38 Special barrels missing complete identifying markings
Published: Jun 2, 2026
Certain Roughneck .357/.38 barrels are missing required identifying markings. This is a compliance recall, not a discharge-risk recall. Bond Arms covers return postage.
Action Required
COMPLIANCE RECALL — INSPECTION REQUIRED. Inspect your barrel markings. If markings are incomplete, return the barrel to Bond Arms for a free upgrade. Bond Arms covers postage.
Affected models: SR22 pistols (bulletin April 2022, updated March 2024)
Published: Mar 1, 2024
A small number of SR22 pistols may have improperly secured frame inserts. In rare cases, internal safety mechanisms may become ineffective and the pistol could discharge during decocking.
Action Required
Review the updated March 2024 Ruger safety bulletin and follow the official instructions for inspection.
Affected models: CZ All-American Trap Combo shotguns
Published: Jan 1, 2024
CZ has issued a recall notice for All-American Trap Combo shotguns, currently displayed prominently on the CZ official website.
Action Required
Review the official CZ recall page to confirm whether your serial number is affected before further use.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Smith & Wesson Response rifles
Published: Jan 1, 2024
If the bolt fails to close fully and the trigger is pulled, an out-of-battery discharge may occur.
Action Required
Stop using the rifle immediately until it has been inspected and repaired if necessary. Contact Smith & Wesson for service.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Henry lever-action .45-70 Government rifles manufactured between December 14, 2022 and January 11, 2023
Published: Jan 11, 2023
Under certain circumstances, an affected rifle may discharge without the trigger being pulled if the hammer is released or dropped from the cocked position.
Action Required
Discontinue use immediately until you determine whether your firearm is included in the recall. Contact Henry Repeating Arms.
Affected models: FN Reflex MRD pistols
Published: Jan 1, 2023
Incorrect optic-mounting screws supplied with an optic may damage the slide. Only FN-supplied screws should be used.
Action Required
Use only the correct FN-supplied optic-mounting screws. Contact FN America if you have questions.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: GX4 pistols assembled and sold in the United States
Published: Jan 1, 2023
Some Taurus GX4 pistols assembled and sold in the United States may discharge when dropped under certain circumstances.
Action Required
Unload the pistol immediately and stop using it. Enter the serial number into the Taurus online lookup tool to determine whether your pistol is covered before resuming use.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Certain IWI Carmel rifles identified by serial number
Published: Jan 1, 2023
Certain Carmel rifles have a safety issue involving the firing-pin blocker. IWI will correct affected rifles at no cost to the customer.
Action Required
SERIAL NUMBER CHECK REQUIRED. Check your serial number against the IWI official recall page before any further use. If affected, contact IWI for mandatory free repair.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Colt CBX Precision and Colt CBX Tac Hunter bolt-action rifles (all units)
Published: Jan 1, 2023
All Colt CBX bolt-action rifles are affected. If the trigger is pulled while the manual safety is engaged, the trigger may not fully reset. Moving the safety to the fire position could then result in an unintended discharge without another trigger pull. The CBX line has been discontinued.
Action Required
STOP USING IMMEDIATELY. Return the rifle to Colt. Because the CBX line is discontinued, Colt offers a full refund or an eligible replacement revolver rather than a repair.
Affected models: Canik pistols subjected to a drop or significant impact
Published: Jan 1, 2023
A firearm dropped or subjected to a significant impact may have damaged internal parts. Canik advises inspection before continued use.
Action Required
If your Canik pistol has been dropped or impacted, have it inspected by a qualified gunsmith or return it to Canik before further use.
Affected models: Maverick Hunter over/under shotguns, SKU 75445, marked "12 GA 3½" MAVERICK HUNTER"
Published: Jan 1, 2023
A small number of Maverick Hunter over/under shotguns are affected by a safety recall.
Action Required
Discontinue use if the shotgun marking reads "12 GA 3½" MAVERICK HUNTER". Contact Mossberg for instructions.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: FN 502 Tactical pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2023
Some FN 502 Tactical pistols may be missing a manual-safety lock lever, allowing the pistol to fire when the trigger is pulled with the manual safety in the safe position.
Action Required
Stop use immediately. Contact FN America to arrange inspection and repair.
Affected models: Light-bearing pistol holsters (various)
Published: Jan 1, 2023
Some holster designs have larger openings near the trigger area to accommodate an attached weapon light, which may allow unintended trigger contact.
Action Required
Review the SIG Sauer Safety Center bulletin and inspect your holster for adequate trigger guard coverage.
Affected models: SIG Cross rifles (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2023
SIG Sauer maintains a Cross rifle safety-recall notice in its Safety Center.
Action Required
Check the SIG Sauer Safety Center with your serial number and follow manufacturer instructions.
Affected models: Kimber R7 Mako pistols shipped between January 10 and February 14, 2022
Published: Feb 14, 2022
Certain R7 Mako pistols shipped between January 10 and February 14, 2022 are subject to a firing-pin safety-block recall.
Action Required
Stop use and verify your serial number on the Kimber recall page. Do not use until repaired.
Affected models: Winchester SXP shotguns with 3½-inch chambers (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
A limited number of SXP shotguns with 3½-inch chambers are subject to a recall.
Action Required
Contact Winchester to verify whether your shotgun is affected and arrange repair.
Affected models: Mossberg International SA-410 shotguns
Published: Jan 1, 2022
A shotshell released prematurely while loading or unloading could contact the bolt-lock button and detonate.
Action Required
Stop use immediately. Contact Mossberg for return and repair.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: FN M249S semi-automatic rifles sold before January 1, 2022
Published: Jan 1, 2022
A fire-control-group component may create an unsafe firing event under certain circumstances.
Action Required
Mandatory recall — stop use immediately and contact FN America for return and repair.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: M&P Shield EZ pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Certain M&P Shield EZ pistols may have a hammer condition that could contribute to an unintended discharge.
Action Required
Stop using the pistol until you determine whether it is included in the recall. If affected, do not use until repaired by Smith & Wesson.
Affected models: ROMEO5 red dot optic (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
SIG Sauer issued a recall for certain ROMEO5 optics.
Action Required
Check the SIG Sauer Safety Center with your serial number and follow return instructions.
Affected models: 9mm 115-grain Elite Ball FMJ ammunition (certain lot numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
SIG Sauer issued an ammunition recall for certain lots of 9mm 115-grain Elite Ball FMJ.
Action Required
Stop using affected lots immediately. Check the SIG Sauer Safety Center for affected lot numbers and return instructions.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: SIG716 DMR, SIG516 Carbon Fiber, and SIGM400 Predator rifles (limited production)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
A limited number of rifles were built with a two-stage trigger containing a hammer that may have been improperly heat-treated, which can lead to a trigger malfunction and significant safety hazard.
Action Required
Mandatory recall — stop use immediately and contact SIG Sauer to replace the hammer and trigger assembly.
Affected models: Winchester XPR rifles (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Winchester maintains a serial-number lookup page for the XPR rifle recall.
Action Required
Check the Winchester serial-number lookup page and follow manufacturer instructions.
Affected models: Core-Lokt Tipped .300 Winchester Magnum — lots N16OCA373, N17OAA373, N22OCA373
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Certain lots of Remington Core-Lokt Tipped .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition are subject to a recall.
Action Required
Stop using affected lots immediately. Check lot numbers printed on the box and contact Remington/RemArms for return instructions.
Affected models: Premier AccuTip 12-gauge sabot slugs — lots L05ZC527, L05ZB527, L06ZB527, L06ZC527
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Certain lots of Remington Premier AccuTip 12-gauge sabot slugs are subject to a recall.
Action Required
Stop using affected lots immediately. Check lot numbers printed on the box and contact Remington/RemArms for return instructions.
Affected models: M&P12 shotguns (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Smith & Wesson continues to publish a safety-recall notice for M&P12 shotguns.
Action Required
Check the S&W recall page with your serial number and follow manufacturer instructions.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Certain Weatherby Element II 12-gauge shotguns within specified serial-number ranges
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Continued use of affected Element II shotguns may result in product damage or severe bodily injury. Weatherby instructs owners to stop using the firearm immediately until the bolt has been replaced.
Action Required
STOP USING IMMEDIATELY. Check your serial number on the Weatherby recall page. If affected, do not use until the bolt has been replaced by Weatherby.
Affected models: Browning BAR MK3 rifles only — composite stock in black or camouflage — serial number containing the letters ZT
Published: Jan 1, 2022
The quick-detach sling swivel cups on a limited number of BAR MK3 rifles may be out of specification. The sling could separate from the rifle unexpectedly.
Action Required
DO NOT USE A SLING UNTIL CHECKED. Contact Browning to verify whether your rifle is affected before attaching or using a sling.
Affected models: Ruger-57 pistols (May 2021)
Published: May 1, 2021
The right safety lever may crack and appear functional when it is not, potentially allowing an unintended discharge.
Action Required
Inspect the right safety lever and contact Ruger for replacement if cracking is found.
Affected models: Performance Center Model 460 revolvers (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2021
Smith & Wesson received reports of barrel failures. Some barrels supplied by an outside vendor may not meet performance requirements.
Action Required
Contact Smith & Wesson to verify whether your revolver is affected and arrange inspection.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Certain Weatherby SA-08 shotguns; separate notice for certain 28-gauge SA-08 shotguns
Published: Jan 1, 2021
Affected SA-08 shotguns may discharge accidentally when the bolt closes and chambers a live shell. The corrective work replaces the trigger and firing assembly.
Action Required
STOP USING IMMEDIATELY. Contact Weatherby to arrange a factory repair. Both standard and 28-gauge SA-08 variants have separate notices — check both if applicable.
Affected models: Performance Center Model 329 revolvers (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Check the S&W recall page with your serial number.
Affected models: Kimber Solo pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Certain Solo pistols are subject to a thumb-safety recall.
Action Required
Verify your serial number on the Kimber recall page and follow manufacturer instructions.
Affected models: Browning leather holster for 1911-22 and 1911-380 pistols — Item number 12904011 — UPC 023614843702
Published: Jan 1, 2020
The holster design can unintentionally change the position of the pistol's manual safety switch, potentially leaving the firearm in an unsafe condition without the owner's knowledge.
Action Required
STOP USING RECALLED ACCESSORY. Stop using this holster immediately and contact Browning to request a free replacement.
Affected models: All M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured before February 1, 2019
Published: Feb 1, 2019
All M&P15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured before February 1, 2019 require bolt inspection and possible replacement.
Action Required
Stop using the firearm until it has been inspected and the bolt replaced if necessary.
Affected models: SW1911 pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Check the S&W recall page with your serial number.
Affected models: M&P 380 Shield EZ pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Check the S&W recall page with your serial number.
Affected models: Kimber 84M rifles (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Certain 84M rifles are subject to a bolt-function recall.
Action Required
Verify your serial number on the Kimber recall page and follow manufacturer instructions.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Walther PPS M2 pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Nov 1, 2018
Certain pistols may fire when dropped. Serial-number verification required.
Action Required
Stop use immediately and verify serial number on the Walther recall page.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Walther PPS M2 pistols (certain serial numbers, November 2018)
Published: Nov 1, 2018
Certain Walther PPS M2 pistols may fire when dropped. Serial-number verification required.
Action Required
Stop use immediately. Verify your serial number on the Walther recall page.
Affected models: Ruger American pistols in 9mm (October 2018)
Published: Oct 1, 2018
Locking-surface wear may eventually cause a crack near the ejection port.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for inspection and follow the official bulletin instructions.
Affected models: Model 22A pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2018
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Check the S&W recall page with your serial number.
Affected models: P320 pistols (all variants)
Published: Aug 1, 2017
SIG Sauer offers a voluntary upgrade program for the P320 that reduces the physical weight of several internal components. This is a voluntary upgrade, not a mandatory recall.
Action Required
Owners may voluntarily submit their P320 for the free upgrade. Contact SIG Sauer for details.
Affected models: Ruger Precision rifles (August 2017)
Published: Aug 1, 2017
Potential interference between the aluminum bolt shroud and cocking piece.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for inspection and follow the official bulletin instructions.
Affected models: Mark IV pistols and 22/45 models manufactured before June 1, 2017
Published: Jun 1, 2017
Pistols manufactured before June 1, 2017 may discharge unintentionally if the safety is not used correctly.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for a free safety upgrade. Do not use the firearm without the safety engaged until the upgrade is completed.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Walther CCP M1 9mm pistols (certain serial numbers, March 2017)
Published: Mar 1, 2017
Certain CCP M1 pistols may discharge when dropped whether the manual safety is on or off.
Action Required
Stop use immediately. Verify your serial number on the Walther recall page.
Affected models: FNS family of pistols manufactured before February 12, 2017
Published: Feb 12, 2017
Under a limited set of circumstances, the pistol may experience a delayed discharge after the trigger is pulled.
Action Required
Contact FN America for inspection and follow the official service bulletin instructions.
Affected models: M&P Shield pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Jan 1, 2017
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Check the S&W recall page with your serial number.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Certain KelTec SUB2000 rifles manufactured in 2017
Published: Jan 1, 2017
Certain barrels were made from steel tubes that may not have received the proper heat treatment. The barrel could rupture when the rifle is fired, creating a risk of serious injury. Only a portion of 2017-production SUB2000 rifles are affected.
Action Required
STOP USING UNTIL SERIAL NUMBER IS CHECKED. Complete the manufacturer's serial-number verification process on the Kel-Tec website before any further use.
Affected models: Thompson/Center Compass rifles manufactured before September 16, 2016
Published: Sep 16, 2016
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Stop use and contact Smith & Wesson / Thompson/Center for inspection.
Affected models: SR-556VT rifles (April 2014)
Published: Apr 1, 2014
Trigger-system disconnector may wear prematurely because of improper heat treatment.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for inspection and replacement if necessary.
Affected models: Ruger American Rimfire rifles in .22 WMRF and .17 HMR (January 2014)
Published: Jan 1, 2014
Certain rifles were manufactured without a required vent hole.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for inspection and repair.
Affected models: Thompson/Center Icon, Venture and Dimension rifles manufactured before June 13, 2013
Published: Jun 13, 2013
Listed on the official Smith & Wesson recall index.
Action Required
Stop use and contact Smith & Wesson / Thompson/Center for inspection.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Affected models: Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols previously manufactured by Smith & Wesson
Published: Feb 1, 2013
Affected pistols may discharge a chambered round without the trigger being pulled.
Action Required
Stop use immediately. Check the S&W recall page and Walther recall page with your serial number.
Affected models: Walther PK380 pistols (certain serial numbers, October 2012)
Published: Oct 1, 2012
The manual safety may not prevent a chambered round from firing when the trigger is pulled.
Action Required
Stop use and verify your serial number on the Walther recall page.
Affected models: Walther PK380 pistols (certain serial numbers)
Published: Oct 1, 2012
The manual safety may not prevent a chambered round from firing when the trigger is pulled.
Action Required
Stop use and verify serial number on the Walther recall page.
Affected models: Certain stainless steel Weatherby Vanguard rifles
Published: Jan 1, 2010
Some stainless steel Vanguard rifles may have a barrel nut that was not tightened to the required torque specification. Use of an affected rifle may create a risk of personal injury.
Action Required
INSPECTION OR REPAIR REQUIRED. Contact Weatherby to have the barrel nut torque inspected and corrected if necessary.
Affected models: LCP pistols (October 2008)
Published: Oct 1, 2008
Certain LCP pistols may discharge when dropped on a hard surface with a chambered round.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for a free inspection and upgrade.
Affected models: SR9 pistols manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008
Published: Apr 1, 2008
Certain SR9 pistols manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008 may fire when dropped with the manual safety off.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for a free inspection and upgrade.
Affected models: Mossberg Model 695 shotguns manufactured during 1995–1996
Published: Jan 1, 1996
A limited number of Model 695 shotguns manufactured during 1995–1996 may discharge while the bolt is being closed on a live shell.
Action Required
Stop use and contact Mossberg for inspection and repair.
Affected models: Weatherby Vanguard rifles within listed serial-number ranges manufactured from 1970 through 1993
Published: Jan 1, 1993
Certain older Vanguard rifles require a bolt-sleeve upgrade. Improper bolt assembly could create a hazardous condition in which the rifle discharges without the bolt being fully engaged.
Action Required
STOP USING UNTIL UPGRADED. Check your serial number on the Weatherby recall page and arrange the bolt-sleeve upgrade before further use.
Affected models: P85 9mm pistols (October 1990)
Published: Oct 1, 1990
Certain P85 pistols may discharge while the safety or decocker lever is engaged if the firing pin breaks in a particular manner.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for inspection and repair.
Affected models: M77 bolt-action rifles (October 1985)
Published: Oct 1, 1985
The trigger overtravel adjustment screw may shift, potentially causing an unexpected discharge or failure to fire.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for inspection and repair.
Affected models: Old Model Single-Six, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk and Bearcat revolvers (pre-1973)
Published: Jan 1, 1982
Pre-1973 single-action revolvers lack a transfer bar safety and can discharge if dropped on the hammer.
Action Required
Contact Ruger for a free safety conversion. This program has been ongoing since 1982.
Last reviewed: June 9, 2026