Remington Arms 17 HMR Recall
Target:
Fair compensation for Remington 597 magnum recall
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This petition is to let Remington Arms know how consumers feel about the unfair compensation of their recall.
This petition is to let Remington Arms know how consumers feel about the unfair compensation of their recall.
To Remington Arms:
We the undersigned are consumers of Remington products. Owners of Remington's model 597 .17 HMR Magnum Rifle demand fair compensation for the recall in effect. Below I have posted the exact verbiage from Remington Arms. I believe this is unfair compensation for an American company to treat it's loyal customers with so little respect. I feel that I speak for all Remington customers that this recall will make us follow another company who treats its customers with as much respect and loyalty as the consumers shows to them. Fair compensation should be a retail for retail swap of the firearm for another model of equal value or the full M.S.R.P. that Remington has set. All Remington customers will look to this when they purchase future firearms and wonder what will be the outcome for them if a recall happens to their firearms. No one wants to spend $587 for a firearm to turn around and the company offer them$250. Americans want to support a company that will support them. If this is not handled competently it will cause irreparable damage in our confidence in Remington arms. Please contact Remington at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #3 and let them know this is unacceptable behavior.
Sincerely,
The Petition Signers
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING
AND RECALL NOTICE
17 HMR AMMUNITION AND MODEL 597%uFFFD HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC
DO NOT USE REMINGTON 17 HMR AMMUNITION IN SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS.
DO NOT USE THE REMINGTON MODEL 597 HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.
Remington has been notified by its supplier of 17 HMR ammunition that 17 HMR ammunition is not suitable for use in semi-automatic firearms. The use of this ammunition in a semi-automatic firearm could result in property damage or serious personal injury.
If you have a semi-automatic firearm chambered for 17 HMR ammunition, immediately discontinue use of Remington 17 HMR ammunition. If you have any Remington 17 HMR ammunition that you wish to return to Remington contact the Remington Consumer Service number below. Do not return the ammunition to the dealer. Remington will provide you with a $10.00 coupon for each complete box of 50 rounds of Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition you return to Remington. This coupon will be good for the purchase of any Remington ammunition at your local dealer.
In light of the ammunition manufacturer%u2019s notice, it is very important that you immediately stop using your Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle. If you own a Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle and wish to return it to Remington please contact the below Remington Consumer Service Number. In return for your Remington Model 597 17 HMR synthetic stock semi-automatic rifle, Remington will provide you a coupon valued at $200.00 good for the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. If you have a laminate stock Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle, Remington will provide you a coupon valued at $250.00 good for the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. Remington will also reimburse you for the actual postage to return your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle to Remington.
Please allow up to 6 weeks after Remington receives your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle or your Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition for the appropriate coupons to arrive. Instructions for redemption of the coupons will be contained on the coupon.
For any consumer questions or instructions on how to return of your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle or your Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition, please contact the Remington Consumer Service Department at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #3.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Safety First
Always observe the ten commandments of safe gun handling and wear approved eye and ear protection anytime you are shooting.
We the undersigned are consumers of Remington products. Owners of Remington's model 597 .17 HMR Magnum Rifle demand fair compensation for the recall in effect. Below I have posted the exact verbiage from Remington Arms. I believe this is unfair compensation for an American company to treat it's loyal customers with so little respect. I feel that I speak for all Remington customers that this recall will make us follow another company who treats its customers with as much respect and loyalty as the consumers shows to them. Fair compensation should be a retail for retail swap of the firearm for another model of equal value or the full M.S.R.P. that Remington has set. All Remington customers will look to this when they purchase future firearms and wonder what will be the outcome for them if a recall happens to their firearms. No one wants to spend $587 for a firearm to turn around and the company offer them$250. Americans want to support a company that will support them. If this is not handled competently it will cause irreparable damage in our confidence in Remington arms. Please contact Remington at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #3 and let them know this is unacceptable behavior.
Sincerely,
The Petition Signers
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING
AND RECALL NOTICE
17 HMR AMMUNITION AND MODEL 597%uFFFD HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC
DO NOT USE REMINGTON 17 HMR AMMUNITION IN SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS.
DO NOT USE THE REMINGTON MODEL 597 HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.
Remington has been notified by its supplier of 17 HMR ammunition that 17 HMR ammunition is not suitable for use in semi-automatic firearms. The use of this ammunition in a semi-automatic firearm could result in property damage or serious personal injury.
If you have a semi-automatic firearm chambered for 17 HMR ammunition, immediately discontinue use of Remington 17 HMR ammunition. If you have any Remington 17 HMR ammunition that you wish to return to Remington contact the Remington Consumer Service number below. Do not return the ammunition to the dealer. Remington will provide you with a $10.00 coupon for each complete box of 50 rounds of Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition you return to Remington. This coupon will be good for the purchase of any Remington ammunition at your local dealer.
In light of the ammunition manufacturer%u2019s notice, it is very important that you immediately stop using your Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle. If you own a Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle and wish to return it to Remington please contact the below Remington Consumer Service Number. In return for your Remington Model 597 17 HMR synthetic stock semi-automatic rifle, Remington will provide you a coupon valued at $200.00 good for the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. If you have a laminate stock Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle, Remington will provide you a coupon valued at $250.00 good for the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. Remington will also reimburse you for the actual postage to return your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle to Remington.
Please allow up to 6 weeks after Remington receives your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle or your Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition for the appropriate coupons to arrive. Instructions for redemption of the coupons will be contained on the coupon.
For any consumer questions or instructions on how to return of your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle or your Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition, please contact the Remington Consumer Service Department at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #3.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Safety First
Always observe the ten commandments of safe gun handling and wear approved eye and ear protection anytime you are shooting.
We signed the "Remington Arms 17 HMR Recall" petition!
# 305:
4:13 pm PST, Feb 9,
Rusty Ward, Texas
I love my .17 and have made alot of people envious with its accuracy and just noticed cracked cases havent shot it since by a fluke saw the recall at the drs office and have been insulted by this offer own about 10 remingtons from rifles to shotguns and 200$ wont touch any of them new i believe they just lost a friend and they cant afford much of that
I love my .17 and have made alot of people envious with its accuracy and just noticed cracked cases havent shot it since by a fluke saw the recall at the drs office and have been insulted by this offer own about 10 remingtons from rifles to shotguns and 200$ wont touch any of them new i believe they just lost a friend and they cant afford much of that
# 304:
6:22 pm PST, Feb 8,
TE Patton, Kansas
Guns are increasing in value and Remington has depreciated my value nearly 40%. Remington needs to apply a "Fair and Reasonable" valuation for this recall. The vouchers should be at least $400 for the 597Mag synthetic version.
Guns are increasing in value and Remington has depreciated my value nearly 40%. Remington needs to apply a "Fair and Reasonable" valuation for this recall. The vouchers should be at least $400 for the 597Mag synthetic version.
I want to shoot a .17HMR and not compromise to a .22 Mag. I have Hornaday .17 HMR ammunition and I don't want it to go to waste. I purchased the .17 HMR for a reasona and it is not Remington's priviledge to change my mind. They need to do what is right for the consumer!
# 303:
7:25 pm PST, Feb 7,
William Bowser, Illinois
yes. all my friend
yes. all my friend
# 302:
5:30 pm PST, Feb 7,
JUstin Basil, Virginia
This is ridiculous remington would not even sellme a barrell chamberd in 22wmr to complete a swap. Then to top it off $200 will not even purchase an equivalent rifle. Great service remington, keep up the good work ;)
This is ridiculous remington would not even sellme a barrell chamberd in 22wmr to complete a swap. Then to top it off $200 will not even purchase an equivalent rifle. Great service remington, keep up the good work ;)
# 301:
8:16 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, Kansas
# 300:
10:27 am PST, Feb 5,
David Hlavinka, Texas
# 299:
9:28 am PST, Feb 5,
William Thomas, Georgia
# 298:
6:03 pm PST, Feb 4,
Scott Isaak, Canada
# 297:
9:47 am PST, Feb 4,
Robin Bale, Texas
# 296:
10:04 am PST, Feb 3,
Donnie Edwards, North Carolina
I will wait for a better offer than $200 or a rebbl. Paid over $350 for the rifle new.
I will wait for a better offer than $200 or a rebbl. Paid over $350 for the rifle new.
# 295:
4:43 pm PST, Feb 2,
Thomas Maine, Minnesota
This rebate is a rip off. Purchased the gun for a friend and now Rem. does not even offer a .17 gun. We paid a lot more than what they are offering. Time for a class action suit. I have personally called Remington and tried to talk to the higher ups but to no avail. Wont buy anymore Remington products
This rebate is a rip off. Purchased the gun for a friend and now Rem. does not even offer a .17 gun. We paid a lot more than what they are offering. Time for a class action suit. I have personally called Remington and tried to talk to the higher ups but to no avail. Wont buy anymore Remington products
# 294:
11:35 am PST, Feb 2,
Ken Mc Namara, California
# 293:
6:09 pm PST, Feb 1,
Brian B, Montana
# 292:
8:11 am PST, Feb 1,
Eddie Aaron, Florida
# 291:
4:22 pm PST, Jan 31,
Name not displayed, California
yes i will let my friends know about how they handle this recall,ihave so many remington rifles,what they offering us is unacceptable.
yes i will let my friends know about how they handle this recall,ihave so many remington rifles,what they offering us is unacceptable.
# 290:
8:14 am PST, Jan 31,
Eduardo Romo, California
# 289:
9:26 am PST, Jan 30,
Lee Webb, Illinois
# 287:
5:48 pm PST, Jan 29,
A. J. Niette, Alabama
# 286:
8:47 pm PST, Jan 28,
Antonio Campos, California
# 285:
8:35 pm PST, Jan 28,
Travis Barrett, Georgia
# 284:
7:23 pm PST, Jan 28,
Brad Salmon, Florida
# 283:
5:50 pm PST, Jan 28,
Greg Landry, Georgia
# 282:
4:12 am PST, Jan 28,
Verna Weed, Vermont
I talked to a Remington rep, yesterday and they will replace the barrel on my 17 with a 22Mag. if I want. I said to go ahead, that would be better than fooling around the other way.
I talked to a Remington rep, yesterday and they will replace the barrel on my 17 with a 22Mag. if I want. I said to go ahead, that would be better than fooling around the other way.
# 281:
4:58 pm PST, Jan 27,
Larry Milliken, Kansas
# 280:
3:12 pm PST, Jan 25,
Connie Lilly, Wisconsin
# 279:
1:09 pm PST, Jan 25,
Donald Edwards, Florida
# 278:
7:41 pm PST, Jan 24,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 277:
2:47 pm PST, Jan 24,
Steve Milliken, Kansas
# 276:
11:30 am PST, Jan 24,
Ed Laroye, Canada
This is very unfair to us consumers. We deserve an explanation.
This is very unfair to us consumers. We deserve an explanation.
# 275:
11:47 am PST, Jan 23,
William Gardner, Nebraska
# 274:
4:28 pm PST, Jan 22,
Robert Wendel, Ohio
I wonder how Ruger would would handle a recall? Oh yeah I do know, they sent a box for my gun, paid for shipping there and back fixed my gun in ten days sent me an extra clip and apologised for their error. Remington is trying to profit from their screw up and want to give you half price for your gun so you can buy another screw up. Do they think that we're stupid? Sad sad sad!!!!!
I wonder how Ruger would would handle a recall? Oh yeah I do know, they sent a box for my gun, paid for shipping there and back fixed my gun in ten days sent me an extra clip and apologised for their error. Remington is trying to profit from their screw up and want to give you half price for your gun so you can buy another screw up. Do they think that we're stupid? Sad sad sad!!!!!
# 273:
11:43 am PST, Jan 22,
Bob Calala, Ohio
Bob Calala
Bob Calala
# 272:
9:58 am PST, Jan 21,
Stephen Hoffman, Oklahoma
Just accidentally found out about the recall on this gun yesterday. The interesting thing about it is that less than a month ago, I was told by a salesperson at one of Remingtons' Authorized Service Centers that a box of CCI .17Hmr ammo, which was labeled NOT for use in a semi-auto gun, was perfectly fine to use in my 597 .l7HMR semi-auto and that "Remington" said it was perfectly safe!!! Are you kidding me? Apparently, Remington has not even properly informed their service centers!!!!!!!Unbelievable!! I shoud have been informed then about the recall-but instead, was told not to worry about the labeling on that box of ammo!! In the little time I have had to research this, it is clear to me that Remington should be giving full refunds, or vouchers for the full purchase price to use on ANY product made by Remington or the other manufactures owned by the same company that owns Remington. I plan to keep researching this and hopefully find a class action suit to join. I have read about other smaller manufactures of similar guns, giving full refunds. Remington needs to be shown that they have NO business without our business. They need to be more concerned about consumer safety and do the right thing-instead of just taking care of their pocketbook. To the retired Remington employee who is telling us that WE need to be more concerned about Remington, "the company who protectes our 2nd amendment rights", I would say, it is Remington who needs to continue to protect their and our 2nd admendment rights, by policeing themselves-instead of taking the action that they have chosen, which could lead to more federal reguations upon THEIR industry. They have just as much to lose in this situation as we honest, lawabiding, faithfilled American consumers do. Most all of us who own one of the guns, own more Remingtons, and have put our trust in them to produce a reliable, safe product. We have and continue to pay them royally, for our love of firearms, whether it be for protection, hunting, collecting--whatever. We have made them what they are--and we deserve better--much better.
Just accidentally found out about the recall on this gun yesterday. The interesting thing about it is that less than a month ago, I was told by a salesperson at one of Remingtons' Authorized Service Centers that a box of CCI .17Hmr ammo, which was labeled NOT for use in a semi-auto gun, was perfectly fine to use in my 597 .l7HMR semi-auto and that "Remington" said it was perfectly safe!!! Are you kidding me? Apparently, Remington has not even properly informed their service centers!!!!!!!Unbelievable!! I shoud have been informed then about the recall-but instead, was told not to worry about the labeling on that box of ammo!! In the little time I have had to research this, it is clear to me that Remington should be giving full refunds, or vouchers for the full purchase price to use on ANY product made by Remington or the other manufactures owned by the same company that owns Remington. I plan to keep researching this and hopefully find a class action suit to join. I have read about other smaller manufactures of similar guns, giving full refunds. Remington needs to be shown that they have NO business without our business. They need to be more concerned about consumer safety and do the right thing-instead of just taking care of their pocketbook. To the retired Remington employee who is telling us that WE need to be more concerned about Remington, "the company who protectes our 2nd amendment rights", I would say, it is Remington who needs to continue to protect their and our 2nd admendment rights, by policeing themselves-instead of taking the action that they have chosen, which could lead to more federal reguations upon THEIR industry. They have just as much to lose in this situation as we honest, lawabiding, faithfilled American consumers do. Most all of us who own one of the guns, own more Remingtons, and have put our trust in them to produce a reliable, safe product. We have and continue to pay them royally, for our love of firearms, whether it be for protection, hunting, collecting--whatever. We have made them what they are--and we deserve better--much better.
# 271:
5:09 am PST, Jan 21,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 270:
5:44 pm PST, Jan 20,
Marcus Lawson, Missouri
We need full MSRP back for the gun, I didnt buy it used from them, and I sure wont buy any firearm from them again.
We need full MSRP back for the gun, I didnt buy it used from them, and I sure wont buy any firearm from them again.
# 269:
2:42 pm PST, Jan 20,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 268:
12:28 pm PST, Jan 20,
Kerry Clayton, Texas
# 267:
7:20 am PST, Jan 20,
RICHARD HAMPTON, Michigan
YES I DO BELIEVE I AM OWED MORE THAN JUST $200 FOR MY GUN, I PAYED ALMOST $300 FOR THE GUN AND OVER $500 IN THE SCOPE FOR THE GUN AND ALSO HAVE A SPOT LIGHT THAT GOES ONE IT THAT I PAYED OVER $75. NOW THIS STUFF IS USELESS TO ME. I AM NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT THIS. I HAVE OVER 8 REMINGTON GUNS THAT I OWN. IF THIS IS ALL THAT I WILL BE RECIVING FROM THEM FOR MY GUY THIS WILL BE THE LAST REMINGTON ARMS FIREARM THAT I WILL PURCHASE
YES I DO BELIEVE I AM OWED MORE THAN JUST $200 FOR MY GUN, I PAYED ALMOST $300 FOR THE GUN AND OVER $500 IN THE SCOPE FOR THE GUN AND ALSO HAVE A SPOT LIGHT THAT GOES ONE IT THAT I PAYED OVER $75. NOW THIS STUFF IS USELESS TO ME. I AM NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT THIS. I HAVE OVER 8 REMINGTON GUNS THAT I OWN. IF THIS IS ALL THAT I WILL BE RECIVING FROM THEM FOR MY GUY THIS WILL BE THE LAST REMINGTON ARMS FIREARM THAT I WILL PURCHASE
# 266:
3:45 pm PST, Jan 18,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 265:
10:58 am PST, Jan 18,
Vicki Chappell, Texas
I am so disappointed. Remingtion Arms is treating us like the government. Screwing us. Shame on you. I encourage every gun owner to boycott any remington products.
I am so disappointed. Remingtion Arms is treating us like the government. Screwing us. Shame on you. I encourage every gun owner to boycott any remington products.
# 264:
6:02 pm PST, Jan 17,
Mark Gehlert, Missouri
This is a bunch of crap. Giving back less than was givin and not offering to fix or replace with equal value. Remington blames the ammo company. Only way I will send it back for a voucher is in pieces so they can't rebarrel and sale as new. Jackasses!
This is a bunch of crap. Giving back less than was givin and not offering to fix or replace with equal value. Remington blames the ammo company. Only way I will send it back for a voucher is in pieces so they can't rebarrel and sale as new. Jackasses!
# 263:
4:28 am PST, Jan 17,
Lowell Chappell, Texas
Mine has blown the magazine out once. Have not shot it much since. I want my money back are a voucher toward a remington gun of my choice not a 22 mag retro fit. If not treated right I'll just hang it on the wall as a reminder of what brand not to buy.
Mine has blown the magazine out once. Have not shot it much since. I want my money back are a voucher toward a remington gun of my choice not a 22 mag retro fit. If not treated right I'll just hang it on the wall as a reminder of what brand not to buy.
# 262:
8:46 pm PST, Jan 16,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 261:
5:59 pm PST, Jan 16,
E. Dean McDaniel, Texas
# 260:
8:18 pm PST, Jan 15,
Mike Hupp, Texas
# 259:
7:11 pm PST, Jan 15,
Michael Wheeler, Florida
I have a top end model 597. Now its taking up space in my gun safe. After hearing about Remington's fix to their screw-up I've decided that I have bought my last Remington firearm.
I have a top end model 597. Now its taking up space in my gun safe. After hearing about Remington's fix to their screw-up I've decided that I have bought my last Remington firearm.
# 257:
6:34 pm PST, Jan 14,
Jeff Lowis, Wisconsin
Have top end laminated stock bull barrel $600 piece of junk
Have top end laminated stock bull barrel $600 piece of junk
# 256:
4:54 pm PST, Jan 14,
Steve Thomas, Kentucky
# 255:
9:25 am PST, Jan 14,
Michael Hammer, Oklahoma
I had no knowledge of the recall when the rifle exploded. Shooting from a benchrest the magazine blew apart and burnt my hand and cut two of my fingers. The bolt and internals came out the ejection port and now remington says I can have a $200 certificate for my next remington purchase. Not Good business! I dont know that I want another Remington!!!
I had no knowledge of the recall when the rifle exploded. Shooting from a benchrest the magazine blew apart and burnt my hand and cut two of my fingers. The bolt and internals came out the ejection port and now remington says I can have a $200 certificate for my next remington purchase. Not Good business! I dont know that I want another Remington!!!
# 254:
5:42 am PST, Jan 13,
William Ogden, Texas
always believed remington manufactured the finest rifles and shotguns available my belief is now shaken expected to pass this rifel on to my son why cant remington fix this problem instead you offer me half of the price i paid for this unit there is no honor in this
always believed remington manufactured the finest rifles and shotguns available my belief is now shaken expected to pass this rifel on to my son why cant remington fix this problem instead you offer me half of the price i paid for this unit there is no honor in this
# 253:
1:56 pm PST, Jan 11,
Gordon Gottbeheut, Wisconsin
Your offer is a joke .If that's how you treat your costumers I'll be looking for another company
Your offer is a joke .If that's how you treat your costumers I'll be looking for another company
# 252:
7:10 am PST, Jan 11,
Franklin Plummer, North Carolina
I onw several Remington Arms. I will not buy another of them until this is taken care of.....
I onw several Remington Arms. I will not buy another of them until this is taken care of.....
# 251:
12:02 pm PST, Jan 10,
Name not displayed, Florida
Do you believe Remington Arms owes you something more than a $200-$250 voucher for your $400-$600 gun? Please let your friends, family and The Better Business Bureau know what Remington is trying to pull over on it's consumers!
Do you believe Remington Arms owes you something more than a $200-$250 voucher for your $400-$600 gun? Please let your friends, family and The Better Business Bureau know what Remington is trying to pull over on it's consumers!
