Smith & Wesson said it is recalling all Thompson Center Venture Rifles manufactured prior to Oct. 28, 2011. During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson identified a condition that may exist with the sear supplied with some rifles that would allow the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled. In the interest of consumer safety, we are initiating this recall to allow for the prompt inspection and, if necessary, the repair of each rifle.
This broadens the recall announced by Smith & Wesson on Nov. 8, 2011. This recall applies to ALL Venture rifles manufactured prior to October 28, 2011. To determine if the rifle is affected, buyers are being asked to reference the serial number list located at www.smith-wesson.com/venturerecall or call Smith & Wesson directly at
1-800-713-0356. If the serial number does not fall within the list of affected serial numbers, your rifle is not part of this recall.
Buyers are being advised to contat Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356, or at venturerecall@smith-wesson.com to arrange for the inspection and repair, if necessary, of your rifle.
