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SAUER 100 Rifle recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for SAUER 100 Rifle presenting a risk of injuries.
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SAUER 100 Rifle
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- DC025630 DC035219 DC034703 DC034701 DC008050 DC008040 DC008052 DC008037 DC008035 DC008042 DC003675 DC036199 DC036479 DC023319 DC008038 DC003667 DC008039 DC008045 DC008048 DC008047 DC008034 DC008043 DC008036 DC003673 DC003670 DC003665 DC036472
What to do now
SAUER 100 Rifle could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2303-0157). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for SAUER 100 Rifle presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
There have been five consumer complaints which arose from a defect whereby cracks occurred in the barrel of the product after a certain firing load, at the point of maximum pressure, in the pull-field profile just after the cartridge chamber. Cracks appear in the external gun barrel over time because of shooting. These are caused by the pressure load and friction of the bullet on the inner surface of the barrel during firing. The cracks can continue from the centre of the barrel outwards towards the outer surface of the barrel as the load increases, so that as the depth of the cracks increases, the remaining strength of the barrel decreases and failure (bursting) of the material can occur during firing. The barrel composition is such that splintering of the barrel is not possible. There is only local bursting on the surface of the barrel at the affected area. There is a small possibility that the bursting could lead to injuries, for example to the shooter’s hand, due to gas escaping when the barrel bursts open.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please see the Sauer recall site here: https://www.sauer.de/en/product-recall/
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0157
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Classic bolt-action rifle with rifled barrels designed for hunting and sport shooting. The rifles are sold in different models, with different barrels and in different calibres. This notification only concerns the SAUER 100 calibre 6.5x55 SE or 6.5x55 Skan
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Questions
Why has SAUER 100 Rifle been recalled?
SAUER 100 Rifle could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
