Be sure to check your PPK's S/N against the recall list! Wife's PPK/S had to go back for correction - seems they had accidental misfire problems with the hammer fall block. Hate to see you end up with a hole thru one cheek or the other - especially considering the configuration in which you are chosing to carry it!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Smith & Wesson has issued the following statement:
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE – February 20, 2009
PRODUCT:
Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols
DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:
Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain PPK and PPK/S pistols which may permit a round to be discharged without the trigger being pulled. When the manual safety is disengaged, Smith & Wesson’s Product Engineering Group has determined that the possibility exists in certain firearms that lowering the hammer may cause a chambered round to fire.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT INVOLVED:
This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as follows:
0010BAB – 9999BAB
0000BAC – 9999BAC
0000BAD – 9999BAD
0000BAE – 9999BAE
0000BAF – 9999BAF
0000BAH – 9999BAH
0000BAJ – 9999BAJ
0000BAK – 9999BAK
0000BAL – 5313BAL
0000BAM – 1320BAM
0000LTD – 0499LTD
0001PPK – 1500PPK
0026REP – 0219REP
0001WLE – 0459WLE
REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
STOP USING YOUR PISTOL AND RETURN IT TO SMITH & WESSON AT ONCE.
Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately.
To facilitate the repair of your pistol, please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions for the return of your pistol to Smith & Wesson.
When you return your pistol to Smith & Wesson, we will replace the existing hammer block feature with a new part at no cost to you. Your firearm will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible.
VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION:
When your pistol is returned, you should note a punch dot which appears at the back of the frame. See the photograph that follows:
Walther PPK PPK/S Verification Mark
This marking is verification that the new hammer block has been installed and that your pistol is safe to handle.
CONSUMER CONTACT:
To receive a UPS pre-paid billable stamp and shipping instructions to arrange for the modification of your pistol click here or contact Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-331-0852. Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive the information packet from us.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECALL, PLEASE CONTACT SMITH & WESSON AT 1-800-331-0852 or email PPK_S@smith-wesson.com.
