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Multigunner
02-27-2011, 05:31 PM
Just found this figured it might be important


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 Eagle® (AE45A,
AE45N1, or AE45A250), Champion™ (WM5233), GoldMedal® (GM45B), Hi-Shok® (45C, 45D)
and Federal® Personal Defense® (C45C, C45D). Example below:
The examples below show where you
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.
LOT #

Might be old news but its the first I heard of it, and recalled Federal ammo has shown up on shelves years after a recall, so some may still be in circulation.

missionary5155
02-27-2011, 06:04 PM
That is a good informative bit . sadly down here Fed. ammo never appears.

P.K.
02-28-2011, 02:05 PM
I wonder if the "Hi-Shok" is a rename for the Hydro Shok J word? I have a box of those with the price tag still on it. $11.50. Yup, I've had those awhile...;-)

wills
02-28-2011, 02:08 PM
I wonder if the "Hi-Shok" is a rename for the Hydro Shok J word? I have a box of those with the price tag still on it. $11.50. Yup, I've had those awhile...;-)

Could it be a reference to current prices?

P.K.
02-28-2011, 03:12 PM
Could it be a reference to current prices?

Yup. Just picked up a box of the new Hornady TAP FPD's at better than a buck a shell.