RECALL

All,

As shooters, it is imperative to pass along this news. From the Winchester 
ammunition site ( 
<http://www.winchester.com/news/newsview.aspx?storyid=195>http://www.winchester.com/news/newsview.aspx?storyid=195 
):

quote:

PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE: WINCHESTER WILDCAT 22 & WINCHESTER XPERT 22

4/18/2007
Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several 
lots of its WILDCAT 22 (Symbol Number WW22LR) and XPERT 22 (Symbol Number 
XPERT22) 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition.

Lot Numbers containing Letters: XN, YA, YB or YC

Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of 
WILDCAT 22 and XPERT 22 ammunition may contain double powder charges. 
(Emphasis mine.) Double powder charge weight ammunition may cause firearm 
damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter to a risk 
of personal injury and/or death when fired.


DO NOT USE WINCHESTER WILDCAT 22 RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS 
CONTAINING LETTERS XN, YA, YB or YC. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted 
(stamped without ink) on the outside of the right tuck flap of the 50-round 
box, as indicated here: (Photo deleted)

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER XPERT 22 RIMFIRE AMMUNITION WITH LOT NUMBERS 
CONTAINING LETTERS XN, YA, YB or YC. The ammunition Lot Number is imprinted 
(stamped without ink) on the outside of the top tuck flap of the 500-round 
box, as indicated here: (Photo deleted)


To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot 
Number. If the Lot Number contains the letters XN, YA, YB or YC return the 
ammunition to Winchester via United Parcel Service (UPS). Securely pack the 
ammunition into a corrugated cardboard box, write "CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS 
ORM-Don the outside, and ship to:

Olin Corporation Winchester Division
Tile Warehouse
Powder Mill Road, Gate 4A
East Alton, IL 62024
Attention: 22LR Recall

Please include your name, address, and phone number. Winchester will send 
you coupons good for replacement ammunition from your local Winchester dealer.

This notice applies only to WILDCAT 22 and XPERT 22 rimfire ammunition with 
Lot Numbers containing the letters XN, YA, YB or YC. Other Symbol Numbers 
or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall and should not be returned to 
Winchester.

If you have any questions concerning this recall please call toll-free 
866-423-5224 (U.S. & Canada), write to the above address, or visit our 
website at <http://www.winchester.com>http://www.winchester.com .

We apologize for this inconvenience.

WINCHESTER