S&W recalls some PPKs

American Handgunner, July-August, 2009 by Roy Huntington

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. If you go to www.smith-wesson.com and type in "Recalls" in the search box, you'll find the PPKs list of affected serial numbers. Or call (800) 331-0852 or e-mail them at: ppk_s@smith-wesson.com.