SXP Recall Information

SXP Recall Information

SXP Black Shadow
SXP Black Shadow

Winchester SXP (3½" Chamber) Shotgun Safety Warning and Recall Notice.

There is a current recall on a limited number of Winchester SXP (3 ½” chamber) shotguns (also called the Super X Pump). We are in the process of contacting all affected owners directly. 

Winchester Repeating Arms has discovered that a limited number of SXP (3 ½" chamber) shotguns (also called the Super X Pump) may, under certain circumstances, unintentionally discharge while closing the action. Failure to return any affected shotguns for inspection and/or repair may create a risk of harm, including serious personal injury or death.

If you own one of the following firearms, please immediately contact our Winchester Consumer Administrative Center to find out if your firearm is affected and should be returned. Please be prepared to provide the serial number of your firearm.

  Listed by CHAMBER -- GAUGE -- BARREL LENGTH

  • SXP WATERFOWL HUNTER --    3 1/2" chamber -- 12 gauge -- 26" or 28" barrel
  • SXP BLACK SHADOW --              3 1/2" chamber -- 12 gauge -- 26" or 28" barrel
  • SXP TURKEY HUNTER --             3 1/2" chamber --  12 gauge -- 24" barrel
  • SXP LONG BEARD --                    3 1/2" chamber -- 12 gauge --  24" barrel

DO NOT LOAD OR SHOOT ANY OF THE SHOTGUNS LISTED ABOVE CURRENTLY IN YOUR POSSESSION OR CONTROL UNTIL YOU HAVE CONTACTED THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CONSUMER ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER.

ANSI Triangle
ANSI Triangle

If you have purchased one or more of the shotguns listed above, and have confirmed with the Winchester Consumer Administrative Center that it is an affected shotgun, please note that such shotguns should not, under any circumstance, be loaded or fired until they have been inspected and/or repaired by the Winchester Repeating Arms Service Center.

For further information and instructions, please contact the Winchester Consumer Administrative Center:

CALL: 1-800-945-5372    OR      Email: sxp@winchesterguns.com

Instant SXP Serial Number Recall Status Lookup. Click on the RECALL SEARCH image and then enter the Serial Number of your SXP rifle to determine the recall status of your rifle's serial number. It is important that you enter the number correctly. If you are uncertain of the results or have any questions call us immediately. 1-800-945-5372.

IMPORTANT: OWNERS OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA. CURRENTLY, THE SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE RECALL SEARCH SYSTEM IS ONLY FOR FIREARMS PURCHASED IN NORTH AMERICA (UNITED STATES AND CANADA). For firearms purchased in other parts of the world refer to the Winchester International Website.


HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR SXP HAS ALREADY BEEN INSPECTED AND/OR REPAIRED.

Upon inspection and/or repair by the Winchester Repeating Arms Service Center, all SXPs affected by this recall will be inconspicuously marked on the front of the receiver as shown below in the illustration. If an SXP already has this marking, the firearm has been inspected and/or repaired.

To view the mark use a flashlight or other light source to peer past the action bars to the front of the receiver. To view the mark more easily, you can remove the barrel. Remember to . . . 

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. BEFORE REMOVING THE BARREL OPEN THE ACTION AND VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

  1. After assuring your shotgun is unloaded, unscrew the magazine cap.
  2. Pull the barrel forward and off the magazine tube, away from the receiver.
  3. Look for the indented dot on the front to the receiver, on the left side.
  4. When the inspection is complete, return the barrel to its original position and tighten the magazine cap. 
SXP Side View with Arrow
The mark is on the front of the receiver behind the action bar. Removing the barrel makes the mark easier to view.
SPX Recall Image
Shown is the indented dot indicator. This photo is shown with the action bars removed for clarity.