Enter Venture Rifle Return Information IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE - November 11, 2011
PRODUCT:
ALL Thompson Center Venture Rifles manufactured prior to October 28, 2011.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:
During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson identified a condition that may exist with the sear supplied with some rifles that would allow the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled. In the interest of consumer safety, we are initiating this recall to allow for the prompt inspection and, if necessary, the repair of each rifle. 
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED:
This broadens the recall announced by Smith & Wesson on November 8, 2011. This recall applies to ALL Venture rifles manufactured prior to October 28, 2011. To determine if your rifle is affected, please reference the serial number list located at the link below or by calling Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356. If your serial number does not fall within the list of affected serial numbers, your rifle is not part of this recall.
Click Here For List of Recalled Serial Numbers
REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
STOP USING YOUR RIFLE.
Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury or death, and we ask that you stop using your rifle until we have an opportunity to inspect the sear to make certain that there is no condition which will allow the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled. To facilitate the inspection and, if necessary, repair of your rifle, please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions and a prepaid return label for the return of your rifle to Smith & Wesson. When you return your rifle to Smith & Wesson, be sure to attach the completed information card received from Smith & Wesson, so that your rifle can be returned to you as quickly and efficiently as possible.
VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION:
When your rifle sear is returned, you should note a punch dot on the trigger assembly. See the photograph below. This punch dot is confirmation that your sear has been inspected and the hazard has not been found or has been corrected. When your rifle sear is returned, you should also note a red checkmark on the label on the outside of your box. See the photograph above. This checkmark is further confirmation that your sear has been inspected and the hazard has not been found or has been corrected.
CONSUMER CONTACT:
To receive a FedEx pre-paid label and shipping instructions to arrange for the modification of your Venture Rifle click here or contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356, or at venturerecall@smith-wesson.com to arrange for the inspection and repair, if necessary, of your rifle.
SW1911 Safety Recall Information
SW1911 Safety Recall Notice
Enter SW1911 Return Information Smith & Wesson is committed to producing firearms of the highest quality. To accomplish this goal, we are constantly evaluating and monitoring the safety, reliability and performance of our products. As part of this ongoing evaluation process, we have received reports, in an extremely small number of cases, that the firing pin safety plunger of the SW1911 pistol can become disabled, creating a situation where the slide may jam and render the firearm inoperable. This only pertains to certain Smith & Wesson Model SW1911 pistols bearing serial numbers JRD0000 to JRD4750. To date, none of these cases have resulted in any injury, and Smith & Wesson has not received any reports of any accidental discharge associated with the functioning of the firing pin safety plunger. While the company has not received any reports of injury, a failure of the firing pin safety plunger may affect the reliability and safety of your firearm. Therefore, given our commitment to quality and safety, we are initiating this recall campaign, and we are offering to repair, free of charge, any affected SW1911 pistol. For more information please view the "SW1911 Safety Recall Notice" PDF file at the top of this page. If after viewing the document you believe your SW1911 requires service, click the "Enter SW1911 Return Information" link at the top of this page and enter all the required information. A special FedEx return label and shipping instructions to facilitate the return of your Model SW1911 Pistol will be mailed to you promptly. If you have any questions you may call 1-800-331-0852 for more information.
Performance Center Model 329 Revolvers
Safety Recall Information
This safety recall notice applies to the limited edition model 329 revolver manufactured at the Smith & Wesson performance center. This safety recall notice applies to 270 revolvers manufactured at the performance center bearing serial numbers - ranging from BVA0004 to BVA0210 and DEW0001 to DEW0099.
It has been determined that damage to the frame may have occurred during assembly of the single piece barrel. As a result, there exists the possibility that the revolver may rupture during firing, causing a failure of the firearm and creating a risk of personal injury. You should immediately stop using the revolver and return it to Smith & Wesson. Upon return Smith & Wesson will issue a refund or a credit towards the purchase of a replacement firearm. To determine if your revolver is subject to this safety recall notice, please check the serial number. The serial number is displayed on the frame of the revolver and is visible with the cylinder open. See the diagram below:
Please note that this safety recall notice does not apply to the model 329 PD. The model 329 PD is designed with a two-piece barrel. Because of this and other design, manufacture and assembly differences that exist between the model 329 PD and the limited edition model 329 manufactured at the performance center, the safety and performance concerns that led to this recall do not affect the model 329 PD. You should return your revolver only if it is a model 329 with a serial number in the range specified above. Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-331-0852 to arrange for the return of your firearm.
Safety Recall Notice Product:
Smith & Wesson's Performance Center Model 460 Revolvers
Description of The Hazard:
Smith & Wesson has received four (4) reports of barrel failures involving its Performance Center Model 460 revolvers. These barrels were manufactured by an outside supplier. Our investigation has revealed that the quality of steel in some of these barrels did not meet the performance requirements for these firearms and may have contributed to failure of the barrel. You should stop using the revolver and return it immediately to Smith & Wesson so that your barrel can be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Description of The Product Involved:
This recall applies to Performance Center Model 460 revolvers shipped by the Smith & Wesson Performance Center prior to September 18, 2006. This recall does NOT apply to Smith & Wesson standard production Model 460 revolvers. The affected revolvers can be identified by the following Serial Number Range: EBD0001 - EBD0524 EBF0002 - EBF0251 LHZ0000 - LHZ0511 LLL0000 - LLL0702 LRR0001 - LRR0552 MMM0001 - MMM1809 XMC0001 - XMC0109 To determine if your firearm is part of this recall, please check your serial number which can be found on the yoke of your firearm as indicated below. Each Performance Center Model 460 will have the words "Performance Center" engraved on the barrel as indicated below:
 Remedy/Action to be Taken:
When the revolver is returned to Smith & Wesson, we will inspect and test each barrel to verify that it meets specification. If the barrel fails to meet specification, a new one will be provided and installed for you free of charge.
We have already begun the corrective action process on Performance Center Model 460 revolvers. To determine whether your revolver has been inspected, please do the following: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction;
Open the cylinder and verify that the firearm is unloaded; and
Look for a "punch dot" in the yoke opening, just above the serial number, as shown below. 
If this indicator is present, your revolver has already been inspected and no further action is required.
Consumer Contact:
Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-331-0852 ext. 2905, or through our web site at www.smith-wesson.com to arrange for the return of your revolver. All work will be done free of charge. TO ARRANGE FOR THE INSPECTION OF YOUR REVOLVER AND THE REPLACEMENT OF YOUR BARREL, IF NECESSARY, CALL 1-800-331-0852 ext. 2905
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE - 1/14/2008
PRODUCT:
Smith & Wesson's i-Bolt rifle
DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:
Smith & Wesson has discovered that the sear engagement pin in certain i-Bolt action rifles does not meet specification. The sear engagement pin is part of the fire control unit for the rifle which is manufactured for Smith & Wesson by an outside vendor. Our investigation has revealed that some of the sear engagement pins produced for Smith & Wesson do not comply with specifications and may, in certain instances, lead to a failure of this component. Although we have not received any reports of accidents or injuries, we are initiating this recall campaign in the interest of safety since a failure of the sear engagement pin may potentially lead to an unintended discharge of your rifle. You should stop using the rifle immediately and return it to Smith & Wesson so that the appropriate corrective action can be taken.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED:
This recall applies only to i-Bolt rifles manufactured by Smith & Wesson between October 18, 2007 and December 12, 2007. The recall is limited to 597 rifles produced during this time period. Click this link to view the list of the serial numbers for all rifles affected by this recall. To determine if your rifle is part of this recall, please check your serial number which can be found near the forward end of the scope mount base as indicated below: 
If your serial number does not appear on the list, you do not need to return your rifle.
REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
When your rifle is returned to Smith & Wesson, we will inspect each sear engagement pin to verify that it meets specification. If the pin fails to meet specification, a new one will be provided and installed for you free of charge. Your rifle will be returned to you once we verify that the fire control unit functions properly.
CONSUMER CONTACT:
Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356 to arrange for the return of your rifle. All work will be done free of charge.
TO ARRANGE FOR THE INSPECTION OF YOUR RIFLE AND THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAR ENGAGEMENT PIN, IF NECESSARY, CALL 1-800-713-0356.
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