{"id":1107,"date":"2015-04-27T18:32:47","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T18:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/recall-alert-winchester-sxp-model-shotguns\/"},"modified":"2022-05-04T13:11:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T13:11:50","slug":"recall-alert-winchester-sxp-model-shotguns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/recall-alert-winchester-sxp-model-shotguns\/","title":{"rendered":"Recall Alert: Winchester SXP model shotguns"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em><b>Guns discharge&nbsp;while safety engaged<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Connecticut-based gun manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.winchesterguns.com\/support\/files\/images\/wfa\/2015-All\/2015-Recall-Info\/SXP_Recall-Notice_2.pdf\">recalling four different shotgun models<\/a> amid concerns the guns can fire, even when the safety is engaged. &nbsp;The <strong>Super X Pump<\/strong> (SXP) models under recall include the the <strong>Waterfowl Hunter, Black Shadow, Turkey Hunter,<\/strong> and <strong>Long Beard<\/strong> models with a 3 1\/2\u2019\u2019 chamber. A recent&nbsp;YouTube video&nbsp;that exploded in popularity demonstrated some of the potential safety problems with these shotgun models.<\/p>\n<p>While Winchester states&nbsp;only a limited number of shotguns may be prone to the malfunction, it has nonetheless initiated a nationwide recall for the four different SXP models. &nbsp;On its website, Winchester states that failure to have the shotguns inspected and repaired could result in serious injury or death. &nbsp;Winchester is urging SXP shotguns owners not to shoot or load the guns until the Winchester Service Center has conducted an inspection.<\/p>\n<h3><em><b>Viral video shows Winchester SXP shotgun failure<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"HUNTER EDUCATION GUN SAFETY WINCHESTER SXP FAIL ORIGINAL\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rBX7mEBVOao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A hunter education video demonstrating the defective shotguns discharging rounds went viral on YouTube recently, sparking the nationwide recall of the guns. &nbsp;The video shows a man in hunting camouflage holding a Winchester SXP shotgun, demonstrating the potential defects with these Winchester shotgun models. &nbsp;The speaker shows the shotgun has the safety engaged, then proceeds to close the action of the gun at which point a round is discharged.<\/p>\n<p>The four SXP 12-gauge shotgun models under recall are among 20 SXP models produced by Winchester. &nbsp;The Winchester Waterfowl Hunter, Black Shadow, Turkey Hunter, and Long Beard shotguns are primarily used by sportsmen to hunt turkeys and other birds.<\/p>\n<p>In 1994, Winchester recalled 2,500 shotguns and settled with an Orange County, California man for $100,000 after his shotgun exploded in his hands while firing the weapon. &nbsp;Most recently, Winchester issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of rounds of .22 caliber long rifle ammunition over concerns some of the rounds were loaded with double the amount of gunpowder.<\/p>\n<p>Winchester advises consumers affected by this recall to contact them at&nbsp;1-800-945-5372 or to email sxp@winchesterguns.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guns discharge&nbsp;while safety engaged Connecticut-based gun manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms is recalling four different shotgun models amid concerns the guns can fire, even when the safety is engaged. &nbsp;The Super X Pump (SXP) models under recall include the the Waterfowl Hunter, Black Shadow, Turkey Hunter, and Long Beard models with a 3 1\/2\u2019\u2019 chamber. 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