Remington 700 Rifle Back In News
October 21st, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by GDBy Ranjan Bhaduri
Oct 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The maker of the famous hunting rifle Remington Model 700-series has been combating a serious safety issue and reportedly stopped short of a nationwide recall of the models twice. A CNBC investigation and some closely guarded insider documents have revealed the secret of the company that did not inform the users about a safety issue for several years. Thousands of consumer complaints poured in but the company reportedly did not send proper information to the public. On the contrary it always insisted that the models were devoid of any manufacturing defects. A CNBC documentary named “Remington Under Fire: A CNBC Investigation” was shown yesterday on the network that left the viewers stunned.
More than 5 million units of the popular and highly acclaimed Remington Model 700-series rifle have been sold worldwide and the rifle is known for its precision and smooth trigger. It is much sought after by veteran hunters as well as military snipers and law enforcement officials in many countries. However as many as 75 lawsuits have been filed against the company and plenty of customer complaints are there as well. Over 24 deaths and 100 cases of injuries have also been linked with the rifle. The problem lies with the model’s trigger mechanism.
The Remington 700 series rifle’s origin can be traced back to the 1940s. The unique trigger system patented by the company has often drawn the flak of the critics. However, the company has maintained that the accidental cases of firing and injuries caused by them are mostly owing to lack of proper maintenance. However the documentary shows that Remington decided to recall in 1979 as well as 1994 but finally stepped back.
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