Winchester .22LR M-22 Ammunition Recall

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https://winchester.com/Support/Customers/S22LRT-Recall

PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE
WINCHESTER? 22 Long Rifle M-22 40 grain
Olin Winchester, LLC ("Winchester") is recalling seven (7) lots of 22 Long Rifle 40 grain Round Nose Black Copper Plated M-22 Rimfire ammunition.

Symbol: S22LRT
Lot Numbers (last five characters): VA01M, VA90M, VB21M, VB31M, VC82L, VD01L, VD90L

Winchester has determined the above lots of 22 Long Rifle ammunition may contain incorrect powder charges. Ammunition with excessive powder charges may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable and subjecting the shooter and bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER? 22 LONG RIFLE SYMBOL S22LRT THAT HAS A LOT NUMBER ENDING IN ANY OF THE ABOVE FIVE CHARACTERS. S22LRT is sold in 1000-round packs that contain two 500-round cartons. The ammunition Lot Number is stamped on the top of the 2000-round case and inside the 500-round carton's top right tuck flap as indicated here:

Image of S22LRT 500-round ammo box illustrated to show the product symbol shown on the right side and the lot number is stamped on the inside flap of the box top
Image of S22LRT 1000-round ammo box illustrated to show the product symbol shown on the right side of the carton box and the lot number is stamped on the inside flap of the box top of the individual ammo boxes inside the carton
Image of S22LRT 2000-round ammo box illustrated to show the product symbol shown on the side in the upper right of the case box and the lot number is stamped on the top of the case box
To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol and Lot Number. If it is Symbol S22LRT and any of the above seven (7) Lot Numbers, immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 844-653-8358 for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition. Upon receipt of your recalled ammunition, Winchester will issue you a reimbursement check.

This notice applies only to Symbol S22LRT with the above Lot Numbers. Other Symbols or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.

If you have any questions concerning this 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition recall, please call toll-free 844-653-8358, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: S22LRT Recall), or visit our website at www.winchester.com.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

WINCHESTER

September 26, 2024

For faster processing, please submit an online product support request at www.winchester.com/ProductSupport.

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This is not the first recall of this ammo.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.