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Bushmaster Issues Recall Notice for ACR Semiautomatic Rifles
According to the company’s announcement “This unexpected firing of multiple rounds creates a potentially dangerous situation.”
The basic Bushmaster ACR semiautomatic rifle sells for approximately $2,700. A serial number search feature will soon be added to Bushmaster’s website.
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Sandy Hook Families Settle with Remington for $73 Million
The families of 9 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting agreed in February 2022 to a $73 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed against the maker of the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012, according to NBC Connecticut [1.].
Remington, which made the Bushmaster rifle used in the shooting, also agreed to allow the families to release numerous documents they obtained during the lawsuit including ones showing how it marketed the rifle.
The families and a survivor of the shooting sued Remington in 2015, saying the company should have never sold such a dangerous weapon to the public, and that their focus was on preventing future massacres.
The lawsuit focused on how the firearm used by the Newtown shooter – a Bushmaster XM15-E2S rifle – was marketed, alleging it targeted younger, at-risk males in marketing and product placement in violent video games. In one of Remington’s ads, it features the rifle against a plain backdrop and the phrase: “Consider Your Man Card Reissued.”
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FAQs
1. What Prompted the Recall of the Bushmaster Acr Rifle?
The recall was prompted by reported defects affecting safety and reliability, such as malfunctioning components or assembly issues, posing potential risks to users.
2. How Can I Find out if My Bushmaster Acr Rifle Is Affected by the Recall?
Check the manufacturer’s recall notice or website, use the rifle’s serial number, or contact customer support to determine if your Bushmaster ACR rifle is affected by the recall.
3. What Steps Should I Take if My Bushmaster Acr Rifle Is Recalled?
Follow manufacturer instructions for returning or repairing the rifle, contact customer support for guidance, and cease using the rifle until the issue is resolved to ensure safety.
Do I have a Bushmaster Rifle Injury Lawsuit?
The Personal Injury & Products Liability Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in defective firearm injury recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.
Free Bushmaster ACR Recall Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has been injured by a Bushmaster ACR semiautomatic rifle included in this recall, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.
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