S&W model 1500 recall

joefish_530

November 11, 2010 14:41

I have seen several references to a recall for the S&W model 1500 rifle I am looking for definitive information, (please no "I think"),on where or how to contact Howa to see if mine is possibly on the recall list

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  bpost

  November 11, 2010 14:51

  IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE MODEL 1500, 1550 AND 1700LS SERIES RIFLES BY HOWA MACHINERY LTD. Product Upgrade Registration
  
  Howa Machinery, Ltd. of Japan, is
  performing a safety upgrade on all Model 1500, 1550 and 1700LS series rifles manufactured between 1970 and 1993. The affected rifles bear serial numbers from one of the following series on the receiver: PN00010 through PN87159, LS00001 through LS05150, M000001 through M020422, LS10001 through LS10309, B000001 through B028450. The safety upgrade will replace the bolt sleeve to prevent misassembly of the bolt, which might occur on the affected rifles. Such misassembly might result in a hazardous condition in which the rifle can be accidentally discharged without the bolt being fully engaged, causing severe injury. These rifles were distributed by Smith & Wesson, O.F. Mossberg & Sons and Interarms. These rifles may bear the distributor trademark. WARNING: If you own a Howa Model 1500, 1550, or 1700LS series rifle with a serial number from one of the serial number series referred to above: USE OF YOUR RIFLE MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SEVERE INJURY. STOP USING YOUR RIFLE IMMEDIATELY and go to http://regcen.com/howa/index.html or call Howa at 800-456-5131 to receive a Bolt Return Kit. Only the bolt sleeve is being upgraded. Your bolt will be returned to you after the upgrade.
  
  NO OTHER HOWA RIFLES ARE AFFECTED. CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBER.

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  grizzclaw

  November 11, 2010 14:54

  Here, try this link. The link to Howa is in here.http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-long-guns/106369-s-w-model-1500-a.htmlOK, sorry, I was too slow.

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  BHAVIN

  November 11, 2010 15:23

  I just sold a S&W 1500 to another forum member. I sent the bolt in before listing the rifle and had it back in about a week. When you call them they will confirm on the spot if your rifle has had the upgrade or not.
  
  The bolt actually gets shipped to Sports World Inc. in Tulsa Oklahoma. Great people to deal with. Their phone number is 918-742-4027.

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  5mmgunguy

  November 12, 2010 06:32

  Thanks guys. Very helpful as I have one.

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