“Weatherby® Vanguard® Stainless Synthetic” and “Series 2 Stainless Synthetic” Rifles
Published 17 August 2012
Product
Weatherby® Vanguard® Stainless Steel Rifles Identifying features description Serial Numbers: VS393573-VS5393792; VB016022; VB016025, VB016027, VB016091, VB016093; VB016094; VB016095; VB016097; VB016098; VB016099; VB016343
Why it was recalled
The barrel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently to meet the torque specifications.
Hazard
The use of a rifle with a barrel nut that is not properly tightened to meet manufacturing specifications for torque may lead to a failure in a discharge situation. This could result in personal injury.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.