Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Issues Safety Warning and Recall Notice of Ruger Mark IV Pistols
June 07 2017 - 5:05PM
Business Wire
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announced that it is
recalling all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models)
manufactured prior to June 1, 2017. Ruger recently discovered that
the pistols have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the
safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is
pulled while the safety lever is midway between the “safe” and
“fire” positions (that is, the safety is not fully engaged or fully
disengaged), the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled.
However, if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then
moved from the mid position to the “fire” position, the pistol may
fire at that time.
Although only a small percentage of Mark IV pistols appear to be
affected and the Company is not aware of any injuries, Ruger is
firmly committed to safety and would like to retrofit all
potentially affected pistols with an updated safety mechanism.
As a responsible manufacturer, Ruger wants to make its customers
aware of this FREE safety upgrade. All Mark IV pistols with serial
numbers beginning with “401” (2017 models) or “WBR” (2016 models)
are subject to the recall. Mark IV owners should visit the Mark IV
Recall website at Ruger.com/MarkIVRecall to look up the serial
number of their Mark IV and verify if it is subject to the recall,
sign up for the recall, and obtain additional information.
The new parts are being built and Ruger will retrofit Mark IV
pistols on a first-come, first-served basis. When Ruger is ready to
retrofit a consumer’s pistol, a prepaid USPS box with a shipping
label and detailed packaging and shipping instructions will be sent
to the consumer. The consumer should return only the grip frame
assembly to Ruger. Ruger will install the updated safety mechanism,
and return the grip frame assembly, free of charge. All retrofitted
grip frame assemblies will be returned with a free magazine as a
“thank you” for consumers’ patience and cooperation. The Company
will make every effort to return each pistol within one week of the
day it arrives at Ruger.
Ruger strongly recommends that consumers
not use their Mark IV pistols until the safety retrofit has been
installed.
About Sturm, Ruger & Co.,
Inc.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading
manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial
sporting market. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made
firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than
30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of
corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for
Responsible Citizens®,” echoes the importance of these principles
as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
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