Lyman Products Voluntarily Issues Recall on Black Powder Rifles and Pistols

By Laura Burgess

The discovery of a potential for separation in the breech plug has spurred the recall program.

Middletown, Conn. (Ammoland.com) – Lyman Products has voluntarily announced a product safety warning and recall notice on their black powder rifles and pistols due to the potential of separation in the breech plug. Lyman maintains a safety-first approach, so despite finding only a few firearms affected and no reported injuries, Lyman is offering a recall program to have the issue corrected. Lyman regrets the inconvenience but remains committed to the safety of their customers.

The recall includes black powder rifles and pistols regardless of caliber including the following brands manufactured between March 1, 2017 to Dec. 22, 2017. Barrels with the serial number in the range of A595960 – A599025 are subject to this recall:

• Deerstalker
• Great Plains
• Great Plains Hunter
• Trade Rifle
• Plains Pistol
• Black Powder Kits and replacement barrels

This recall excludes Percussion Left-Hand Great Plains and Left-Hand Great Plains Hunter models. If a customer finds his/her product falls within the recall range, a customer service representative is standing by Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:15 pm EST at 800-225-9626. Upon receipt of the serial number, and either the part number or …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand