Tikka .308 Calibre Ammunition for a Centrefire Rifle
Published 20 November 2019
Product
Tikka branded centrefire rifle ammunition in calibre .308 Win, loaded with a with 150 grain soft point lead projectile All 20 and 50 cartridge packets and 200 cartridge in plastic containers
Why it was recalled
Corrosion may occur on the inside of new or reloaded ammunition cartridges, which weakens their strength.
Hazard
The weakened cartridge may split on firing of rifle, causing burning gases to leak from the rifle and rifle to malfunction during use. This may pose a risk of serious injury or death to the user. This hazard may also occur in reloaded cartridges.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.