[Pier23]

I have not seen this posted, so maybe it is not widely known.

My LGS called me to tell me of a SmithWalther PPK recall. This involves a decocker issue, which can lead to firing of the round in the chamber. I have no further info. But I DO have a phone number:

855.774.8527

You need your PPK's serial number, and the rep will tell you if the pistol is on the recall list.

And for the purist, I am using PPK to include PPK/s.

I don't know the range of S/Ns being recalled. My XXX3BAP was not on the list.

 

[ancient_serpent]

Yeah, sent mine in a few years back. Took a bit for the turn around, but the recall was new then and I imagine a lot of guns were being serviced.

 

[Pier23]

Interesting...my LGS called two days ago, he was just made aware of the recall. He was calling those he knew who had PPKs.

So I am passing current info as I know it. My LGS is a good, reputable shop.

 

[fastbolt]

S&W has this sort of safety/recall info on their website.

The PPK PPK/S recall is for those manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The affected serial numbers are listed in the notice. Scroll down to the PPK PPK/S recall and click on it.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category3_750001_750051_757978_-1_Y

Just don't mix it up with another recall for the Carl Walther .380 pistol, the PK380.
http://www.waltherarms.com/pk380-recall/

 

[chiefjack]

S&W has this sort of safety/recall info on their website.

The PPK PPK/S recall is for those manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The affected serial numbers are listed in the notice.
https://secure05.lwcdirect.com/front/frontQuestionnaire.jsp?p=ppksafetyrecall.com

Just don't mix it up with another recall for the Carl Walther .380 pistol, the PK380.
http://www.waltherarms.com/pk380-recall/

Link above does not work

 

[fastbolt]

Link above does not work

Thanks. Weird. I replaced it with a link to the company's product safety & recall page, where someone can scroll down and click on the PPK PPK/S listing and read it.

 

[Pier23]

So, if Smith is manufacturing the PPK "under license from Walther" -as my PPK/S says it is, does Smith have permission to tinker with the design?

Doesn't "under license" mean Smith may produce the PPK, but to Walther specs without deviation?? :dunno:

 

[fastbolt]

So, if Smith is manufacturing the PPK "under license from Walther" -as my PPK/S says it is, does Smith have permission to tinker with the design?

Doesn't "under license" mean Smith may produce the PPK, but to Walther specs without deviation?? :dunno:

Depends on the terms of the specific licensing agreement, and what the licensor and the licensee desire.

S&W continues to make the PPK PPK/S models for Walther to sell in the US at the request of Walther.