Safety Notices
Manufacturer safety bulletins, recalls, and product notices. All notices link to official sources and go through admin review before publishing.
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Critical Stop-Use Notices — stop using affected firearms immediately and contact the manufacturer.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
S&W Response Rifles — Out-of-Battery Discharge Risk
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
Henry Lever-Action .45-70 Rifles — Unintended Discharge 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Taurus GX4 Pistols — Drop-Fire Safety 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
FN 502 Tactical Pistols — Missing Manual Safety Lock Lever 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Colt CBX Bolt-Action Rifles — Stop-Use Recall (Trigger Reset / Unintended Discharge)
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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
IWI Carmel Rifles — Firing-Pin Blocker 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
S&W M&P Shield EZ Pistols — Unintended Discharge 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
SIG716 DMR / SIG516 Carbon Fiber / SIGM400 Predator — Trigger Hammer 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
FN M249S Semi-Automatic Rifles — Mandatory Recall (Pre-Jan 2022)
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
Weatherby Element II 12-Gauge Shotguns — Bolt Replacement Stop-Use 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Weatherby SA-08 Semi-Automatic Shotguns — Accidental Discharge 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Walther PPS M2 Pistols (S&W-listed) — Drop-Fire 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
Walther PPS M2 Pistols — Drop-Fire 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Walther CCP M1 9mm Pistols — Drop-Fire 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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
KelTec SUB2000 Rifles — Barrel Rupture Recall (2017 Production)
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.
Stop Use — Mandatory Recall
Walther PPK and PPK/S Pistols (S&W-manufactured) — Discharge Without Trigger
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.
Last reviewed: July 14, 2026