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Trey45
10-20-2012, 09:32 AM
http://gunsandtactics.com/caracal-f-and-c-pistol-safety-warning-and-recall-notice

October 19, 2012

Caracal F and C Pistol Safety Warning And Recall Notice



Caracal USA has determined a potential condition of the trigger unit in a very limited number of Caracal F and C pistols that could possibly allow the pistol to fire when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. Although Caracal USA has not received any reports of injuries, it is initiating this voluntary recall to protect the safety of its customers because of the remote possibility of an unintentional discharge occurring.

The affected Caracal pistols have serial numbers that begin with B, C, F, L, or M. If your pistol’s serial number begins with one of these letters, please follow the following steps.

Only the Caracal F and C pistols with the serial numbers identified above are affected by this recall. If your pistol has a different serial number, it is not subject to the recall.

If you own a Caracal F or C pistol with a serial number identified as being affected by this recall, please do not load or fire your Caracal F or C pistol and contact us immediately to arrange to have the trigger unit replaced, completely free of charge, using the following steps:
1.Step 1 – Contact us at 205-655-7050 (Monday-Friday 8-5 Central Standard Time), or at info@caracal-usa.com and provide the model and serial number of your pistol.
2.Step 2 – After contacting us, we will send you a prepaid overnight shipping box with instructions so that you can return your pistol to us, free of charge.
3.Step 3 – Your firearm will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible.


We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, and to thank you for your patience and cooperation, we will send you a free magazine when we return your pistol to you.

For more information, you may visit www.caracal-usa.com or call Caracal USA at 205-655-7050.



As it turns out, both of mine are recalled, I have an F and a C model.
If you own a Caracal or know someone who does, check the letter prefix.

subsonic
10-20-2012, 11:56 AM
Other than this, how do you like your Caracals?

They just started getting a head of steam from what I've seen - now this recall might kill the momentum.

Trey45
10-20-2012, 12:09 PM
In all honesty, they are the best feeling, best shooting, and have the best triggers of any 9mm I currently own. The lowered bore axis makes quick follow up shots easy and accurate. The only downside is the lack of holsters, and you are stuck with factory sights, which aren't bad. I did a lot of research before buying and bought three, and already traded one away for a profit. The two i have left are keepers.

I'm not too worried about the recall, Ruger had recalls on two of their best selling semi auto's and are none the worse for the wear.