A recall notice for Tikka .308 Calibre Ammunition for a Centrefire Rifle supplied by Beretta Australia Pty Ltd as corrosion may occur on the inside of the ammunition cartridge, weakening the strength of the cartridge and it 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.
Beretta Australia Pty Ltd - Tikka .308 Calibre Ammunition for a Centrefire Rifle
PRA No.
2019/17903
Date published
20 Nov 2019
Product description
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
Identifying features
SKU
P629235ACT, P629235AT
What are the defects?
Corrosion may occur on the inside of the ammunition cartridge, weakening the strength of the cartridge.
What are the hazards?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the cartridges and contact their nearest Beretta Australia Firearms Dealer for replacement cartridges or a full refund of the purchase price.
For other options for replacement or refund please visit https://www.berettaaustralia.com.au/Tikka308recall
For further information, contact the nearest Beretta Australia Firearms Dealer directly or contact Beretta Australia on 03 9799 5100 between 8:30am and 5:30pm AEDT, by e-mail at info@berettaaustralia.com or visit www.berettaaustralia.com
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
See attached Traders list
List of traders who sold this product
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 3 February 2016 - 5 September 2019
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (137.17 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.