Federal and American Eagle Recall .45 Ammo

February 10, 2011

Press release:

Certain lots of recently manufactured 45 Auto ammunition may contain an incorrect propellant charge. Use of product from these lots may result in firearm damage and possible serious injury.

DO NOT USE PRODUCT FROM THE FOLLOWING LOTS:

38X628 through 38X765
38T401 through 38T414

If you have in your possession any 45 Auto with the following brand names and part numbers, check to see if your ammunition package contains the above lots: American Eagle® (AE45A, AE45N1, or AE45A250), Champion™ (WM5233), GoldMedal® (GM45B), Hi-Shok® (45C, 45D) and Federal® Personal Defense® (C45C, C45D).

If you possess ammunition from any of these lots, or have questions concerning this warning, please contact us at 1-800-831-0850 or 1-800-322-2342 and ask for Product Service. Federal will provide replacement product and will cover the cost of returning the affected product.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

6 COMMENTS

Ralph February 10, 2011 At 17:32

And you always thought you can’t call back a bullet.
Bruce W. Krafft February 11, 2011 At 04:51

Okay Ralph, that was just plain naughty!
Rich Keagy February 11, 2011 At 09:42

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
.. err, and blown up guns.
Joe Daokes February 11, 2011 At 10:44

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Going to check the stock now.
HerbM February 11, 2011 At 11:28

“recently manufactured” — sure wish they would give the last date of manufacture.
jk February 11, 2011 At 14:22

And some of my friends wonder why I prefer my own reloads to factory ammo…