To add to the recent pistol recalls, Caracal has been struggling with safety issues with their Model C pistols since last October. The original Caracal Model C pistol recall was added to in February. And yesterday, Caracal has further expanded their Model C pistol recall to include every Model C they’ve produced.
What’s Wrong?
The first Caracal Model C pistol recall centered around a trigger safety failure that resulted in the gun firing unintentionally when dropped on a hard surface. The recall in February concerned Model C pistols that improperly heat-treated slides. During fire, the slides broke, which injured the shooters. The serial numbers effected were first released in March, but Caracal expanded the list in September to include all Model C pistols.
Recalled Serial Numbers
The Caracal Model C pistol recall effects every model C pistol, including, but not limited to serial numbers starting with:
- HM
- AA
- AD
- AG
- CA
- CB
- CD
- CE
- CF
- CG
- CH
- CI
- CJ
- CK
- CL
- CM
- CN
- CP
- CR
- CS
What to Do
If you, or someone you know, owns a Caracal model C pistol, Caracal recommends immediately unloading it (and not firing it). Then, get in touch with Caracal’s customer care department via phone (+205-655-7050) or email (info@caracal-usa.com) for USA customers. International Caracal model C pistol owners are recommended to email recall@caracal.ae for more information.
What Happens Next
This Caracal Model C pistol recall is a no-fix recall. So, any effected pistols returned to Caracal will not be repaired or returned. Caracal will either refund Model C owners the purchase price, or provide vouchers for other Caracal products.
Featured image courtesy of caracal.ae
WOW (there’s a recall like in S&W’s Shield and then there’s a recall like in Caracal’s “melting-pot” time… Definitely important for gun sites like “Thearmsguide” to disseminate news of paramount importance (can’t imagine the potential consequences for owners that have yet to become aware). Ashame, Caracal had a really impressive showing at Shot Show this year (one of the few vendors giving away free stuff to boot). Many had high hopes for their firearms in that the UAE has lots of money to market a very nice firearm at affordable prices (almost like their Northern neighbors SAR Arms in Turkey which makes IMO A1 quality products at attractive price points).
WOW (there’s a recall like in S&W’s Shield and then there’s a recall like in Caracal’s “melting-pot” time… Definitely important for gun sites like “Thearmsguide” to disseminate news of paramount importance (can’t imagine the potential consequences for owners that have yet to become aware). Ashame, Caracal had a really impressive showing at Shot Show this year (one of the few vendors giving away free stuff to boot). Many had high hopes for their firearms in that the UAE has lots of money to market a very nice firearm at affordable prices (almost like their Northern neighbors SAR Arms in Turkey which makes IMO A1 quality products at attractive price points).
Pro2AGuy I
I own a Shield. It was NOT a recall, but a safety alert. They provided a video on their web site
whereby you could check your own trigger safety. Mine worked perfectly. Only a small number were affected.
Another reason for Glock……….;0)
I think the real life lesson here is, don’t be the guinea pig for a new firearms company to come stateside. Stick with the big ones.
Personally, I’ll stick to Springfield, S&W, Glock, CZ, etc.
I think the real life lesson here is, don’t be the guinea pig for a new firearms company to come stateside. Stick with the big ones.
Personally, I’ll stick to Springfield, S&W, Glock, CZ, etc.
This another reason for not out from more famous brands.
This another reason for not out from more famous brands.