Federal/American Eagle .45 cal Ammo Recall

[Karl/PA]

http://www.handgunsmag.com/blog/?p=102

[Roland of Gilead]

I've got some of this, but purchased several months ago so I'm hoping I'm OK; will check.

Thanks.

[bac0nfat]

Holy crap isn't this the second or third time Federal has delivered ammo with the wrong propellant charge? I thought they were the reason for all the KB's that happened with the .40 S&W Glocks.

[thomae]

Just so you don't need to go search for it (and thanks to the OP for posting a link.) here's the entire text of the press release/recall notice:

FEDERAL and AMERICAN EAGLE

45 AUTO PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING

Immediate Action Required

FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY . 900 BOB EHLEN DRIVE . ANOKA, MN 55303 . PHONE
763.323.2300 . Toll Free: 1-800-322-2342

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
EagleR (AE45A,
AE45N1, or AE45A250), ChampionT (WM5233), GoldMedalR (GM45B), Hi-ShokR (45C,
45D)
and FederalR Personal DefenseR (C45C, C45D).

THIS WARNING APPLIES ONLY TO THE LOTS LISTED ABOVE.

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.