Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain PPK and PPK/S pistols which may permit a round to be discharged without the trigger being pulled. When the manual safety is disengaged, Smith & Wesson’s Product Engineering Group has determined that the possibility exists in certain firearms that lowering the hammer may cause a chambered round to fire.
This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as follows:
0010BAB – 9999BAB
0000BAC – 9999BAC
0000BAD – 9999BAD
0000LTD – 0499LTD
0001PPK – 1500PPK
0000BAE – 9999BAE
0000BAF – 9999BAF
0001WLE – 0459WLE
0000BAH – 9999BAH
0000BAJ – 9999BAJ
0000BAK – 9999BAK
0026REP – 0219REP
0000BAL – 5313BAL
0000BAM – 1320BAMSTOP USING YOUR PISTOL AND RETURN IT TO SMITH & WESSON AT ONCE.
Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately.
To facilitate the repair of your pistol, please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions for the return of your pistol to Smith & Wesson.
When you return your pistol to Smith & Wesson, we will replace the existing hammer block feature with a new part at no cost to you. Your firearm will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible.