Popular bullet manufacturer Barnes Bullets has just issued a safety recall on a number of their products.
They have stated that the "packaged product may contain cartridges of a different caliber". In total 18 lots are effected and have been recalled. Specifically the recalled products include; products include:
Barnes 300 Weatherby 190 TTSX VOR-TX ammo with the following lot numbers:
- Z08SA15L
- Z08SB15L
- Z09SA15L
- Z09SB15L
- Z11SB15L
- Z11SC15L
- Z12SA15L
- Z12SB15L
- Z12SC15L
- Z08SA15R
- Z08SB15R
- Z09SA15R
- Z09SB15R
- Z11SB15R
- Z11SC15R
- Z12SA15R
- Z12SB15R
- Z12SC15R
The way to check if you have a recalled product is to look at the case which will have the number stenciled on the side of the case. If you have boxed ammunition the lot number will be stamped on the inside flap of the box. If you have any of the defective ammunition stop using it immediately and contact Barnes Bullets and let them know your ammunition is part of the recall. They will pay for and arrange a return shipment. Their contact info is;
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5:00pm (MST)
Phone: (435) 856-1000
Toll-Free: (800) 574-9200