Not sure if something about this has already been posted, but found this warning in the Fall 2012 Special Edition of Rifle magazine:
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1015250Copy & pasted info in case link fails:
Weatherby, Inc.—“Weatherby® Vanguard® Stainless Synthetic” and “Series 2 Stainless Synthetic” Rifles
PRA number: 2012/13268
Date created: 17th August 2012
Product information
Product description
Weatherby® Vanguard® Stainless Steel Rifles
Identifying features
Serial Numbers: VS393573-VS5393792; VB016022; VB016025, VB016027, VB016091, VB016093; VB016094; VB016095; VB016097; VB016098; VB016099; VB016343
What are the defects?
The barrel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently to meet the torque specifications.
What are the hazards?
The use of a rifle with a barrel nut that is not properly tightened to meet manufacturing specifications for torque may lead to a failure in a discharge situation. This could result in personal injury.
Dates available for sale
1st January 2011 - 17th August 2012
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
Various licensed dealers nationwide
Supplier
Weatherby, Inc.
Supplier's web site
http://www.weatherby.comWhat should consumers do?
Consumers who are in possession of a Vanguard® rifle should either visit the recall website at
www.regcen.com\vanguard or call 1800 017 573 to determine if their rifles are being recalled. If the consumer’s rifle is being recalled, he or she should stop using the rifle immediately. The consumer should follow the instructions provided by the website or by Nioa, the Australian distributor. The consumer should take the rifle to the place of purchase so that it can either be repaired or replaced. Nioa is the only entity that is qualified to inspect and repair or replace the rifles. Consumers should not attempt to repair their rifles themselves. Consumers should not rely upon the advice of their dealers to determine whether the rifle needs to be repaired.
