An important product warning and recall notice: Winchester is recalling two lots of Super-X 17 HMR 20 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Rimfire rifle ammunition .
They have determined that these lots of .17 HMR ammunition may contain no powder charges . As explained by the manufacturer itself, “ Ammunition with no powder charges may result in a bullet remaining in the barrel (i.e., a bullet-in-bore obstruction). Firing a subsequent bullet into the bore obstruction could cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable and subjecting the shooter and bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury .”
Check Symbol and Lot Number on box and case
The ammunition Lot Number is stamped on the top of the 1000-round case and the outside of the 50-round plastic box (see photos). To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol and Lot Number. If it is Symbol X17HMR1 and the last four characters of the Lot Number are NB51 or NB61 , immediately discontinue use. If you are in the USA you can contact Winchester toll-free at 844-653-8358 for free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.
In any case, do not use Winchester .17 HMR 20 GRAIN JHP symbol X17HMR1 that has a lot number ending in NB51 or NB61 .
This notice applies only to Symbol X17HMR1 with Lot Numbers ending in NB51 and NB61. Other Symbols or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.
09.19.2019
