Smith & Wesson recalls the M&P Shield
Between Caracal, Springfield and now Smith & Wesson, it looks like it’s turning out to be recall month. If you own an M&P Shield built before August 19, 2013 you might want to read this:
Official page here: http://www.mpshieldsafetyalert.com/
IMPORTANT CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT and INSPECTION PROCEDURE |
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PRODUCT: | ALLM&P Shield™ firearms manufactured before August 19, 2013. | ||
DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: |
Smith & Wesson has identified a condition where the trigger bar pin could damage the lower trigger in certain M&P Shields in a way that may affect the functionality of the drop safety feature of the firearm, potentially allowing the pistol to discharge if it is dropped. Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury, and we ask that youSTOP USING YOUR PISTOL IMMEDIATELY UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF THE CONDITION IS FOUND, REPAIRED.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED: |
This Safety Alert applies to all M&P Shield pistols manufactured before August 19, 2013. We believe this condition is largely limited to recently manufactured M&P Shield pistols. However, out of an abundance of caution, we are askingallconsumers of all M&P Shields manufactured before August 19, 2013 to immediately inspect their pistols for this condition.
To determine whether your firearm was manufactured before August 19, 2013 clickHERE |
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INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL |
Your firearm must be inspected to determine whether it exhibits the condition identified in this notice.To determine whether your firearm is affected by this condition, please inspect your firearm as follows:(Video instructions availablehere)
If you are uncomfortable conducting the inspection outlined above, or are unsure whether the condition described in this notice applies to your firearm, please take your firearm to your local M&P Certified Armorer or send your firearm to Smith & Wesson for inspection.M&P Armorers can be found on the smith-wesson.com website underFind a Dealer.
If after inspection it is determined that the condition outlined in this safety alert exists, the firearm must be sent to Smith & Wesson for repair.
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REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN: |
STOP USING YOUR FIREARM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF THE CONDITION IS FOUND, REPAIRED. Your firearm must be inspected to determine whether it exhibits the condition identified in this notice.To determine whether your firearm is affected by this condition, please inspect your firearm by following the inspection instructions above.
If your firearm is affected by the condition outlined in this notice, please send your pistol to Smith & Wesson.Your firearm will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired at no cost to you. Your firearm will be returned within 5 to 7 business days. All shipping and repair costs will be covered by Smith & Wesson.
Outside the United States, clickHEREfor a list of Authorized Warranty Centers that will repair your pistol.
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CONSUMER CONTACT: | Please contact Smith & Wesson directly at 877-899-6259, or atMPShieldSafetyAlert.comto arrange for the repair, if necessary, of your pistol. |
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