Winchester Recalls Ranger Law Enforcement .223 Rem. Ammo

Winchester is recalling a few “lots” of their 64-grain Power-Point Ranger Law Enforcement .223 Rem. ammunition. The problem appears to be specific to AR15-style rifles and was identified after receiving numerous and alarming Law enforcement agency notices.  There has been some pretty strong language attached to the defect, words like “destroyed” and “catastrophic” and “failure,” so please take this recall seriously.  Check before you use this brand of ammo.

These notices inform that guns built by three manufacturers—Stag Arms, Bushmaster and Colt—exhibited bowing in the lower receiver and sustained cracks to the upper receiver after loading Winchester’s 64-grain Power-Point .223 Rem.

Here’s Winchester’s recall notice:

WINCHESTER® RANGER LAW ENFORCEMENT 223 Remington 64 Grain Power-Point
PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE

Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling six (6) lots of its RANGER® 223 Remington 64 Grain Power-Point® (PP) centerfire rifle ammunition (Symbol Number RA223R2).

Lot Numbers (last four characters): DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41, and DK51

Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lots of RANGER® Law Enforcement ammunition may contain incorrect propellant. Incorrect propellant in this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury when fired.

DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® RANGER® 223 REMINGTON 64 GRAIN POWER-POINT® AMMUNITION THAT HAS A LOT NUMBER ENDING IN DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41 or DK51. The ammunition Lot Number is ink stamped inside the right tuck flap of the 20-round carton, as indicated here:

To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Lot Number. If the last four characters of the Lot Number are DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41 or DK51 immediately discontinue use and contact Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 to arrange for replacement ammunition and free UPS pick-up of the recalled ammunition.

This notice applies only to RANGER® 223 Remington 64 Grain Power-Point® centerfire rifle ammunition with lot numbers ending in DK01, DK11, DK21, DK31, DK41, and DK51. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this recall.

If you have any questions concerning this RANGER® Law Enforcement ammunition recall please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road, East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: RA223R2 Recall), or visit our website at www.winchester.com.