IMR Legendary Powders has announced a product safety warning and recall for IMR 4007 SSC propellants, on six lot numbers, according to Chris Hodgdon at Hodgdon Powders, which markets the IMR brand.
The lot numbers are 10130139, 10131139, 10429139, 10430139, 80425139 and 80426139. This lot number can be found on the rear label on the right edge.
According to the notice, IMR has received reports that this particular powder in 1lb and 8lb containers may have become unstable due to possible rapid deterioration. Use of this product from these lot numbers shown above may result in spontaneous combustion, fire damage or possible serious injury, the company said.
Here’s what to do: Stop using this product immediately! Fill the powder container with water which will render the product inert and safe for disposal.
Mail, email or fax a copy of the powder label showing the lot number to the contact information below to include your name, address, phone and email.
Replacement choice of any other IMR smokeless powder product will be shipped to you for no charge.
If you have loaded the powder subject to this recall into ammunition, we recommend that you pull the bullets, remove the powder and wet the powder with water for safe disposal.
IMR deeply regrets any inconvenience this may cause, but we believe in safety first.
Contact information: IMR Powder Company, 6430 Vista Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218, email help@imrpowder.com, imrpowder.com, call 1-800-622-4366 or 913-362-9455 and fax 913-362-1307
