Springfield Armory issued a recall on XDS 9mm and XDS .45 ACP pistols. Â The recall was issued due to a problem that:
…under exceptionally rare circumstances, some 3.3 XD-Sâ„¢ 9mm and .45ACP caliber pistols could experience an unintended discharge during the loading process when the slide is released, or could experience a double-fire when the trigger is pulled once.
Springfield Armory stressed no one has been injured by this problem and that the recall was voluntarily initiated by the company.
The recall applies to the following handguns:
- Springfield 3.3 XD-S 9mm pistols – serial numbers between XS900000 and XS938700
- Springfield 3.3 XD-S .45ACP pistols – serial numbers between XS500000 and XS686300.
The recall does not apply to any other Springfield Armory gun in the XD or XD(M) lines. Â Click here to go to the recall website for all of the details.
It should probably be noted that nearly every gun company has issued a recall of some nature. Â I have found that Springfield Armory is a good company, and I have heard that their customer service department is very friendly and efficient. Â The fact that these guns are being recalled should not, in and of itself, be used as a broad brush to paint the company as a manufacturer of poor quality products.
Glock, for example, issued a recall on the recoil spring assemblies of some Gen 4 pistols. Â Recently, Smith & Wesson issued a recall on certain Thompson/Center rifles. Â Previously S&W issued a recall on 22A pistols. Â Additionally, Ruger issued recalls on early SR9 pistols and LCP handguns. Â Remington recalled the Model 597 rifles. Â Late last year, Caracal issued a recall on the F and C series pistols.
Recalls are not limited to firearms. Â In recent years, I have seen factory recalls on ammunition made by Remington, Winchester and Hornady.
Recalls are going to happen from time to time. Â I do not believe that Springfield Armory has a long track record of design flaws, and as long as they treat their customers right, I don’t see any reason for any badmouthing of the company over this. Â Of course, it’s a free country and I know some people will be very displeased by this recall. Â Feel free to sound off below.
39 replies on “Springfield Armory XDS Recall”
First gun ever is a Springfield XDS 45, nice gun, lots of kick, but really sad that my first gun is a lemon, hope they fix this and fast. I will see have fast and well they fix this and then decide if Springfield will get more business from me.
Well it just keeps getting worse. I finally received a phone message from Jon at 9:30 A.M. even though I asked that they call after 5P.M. He wanted more information which I e-mailed him. I then got a e-mail from a Dawn Wehunt (Recall Center Supervisor) who gave me a new password. Guess what? It didn’t work again. Called Fedex as directed on web page and a lady informed me that Fedex had a Saturday block on label printing and I should try tomorrow or Monday. SATURDAY BLOCK!!!!!!! What the hell is this????? Anyone want to buy a Springfield XLS 9mm and a 45???????? I will be glad to send them to you via Fedex!!!!!!!!!
Ken, I’m sorry to see you’re having such a hard time with your situation? For me I just so happened to go on Springfield’s website to check out the 9mm XDS and saw the recall notice. I clicked on the link, entered my info, found that my gun was recalled, they sent me an e-mail with the FedEx label, I printed it, boxed up the gun, and went to FedEx to mail it off. Total time from learning about the recall to sending it out was about 2 hours. While I’m disappointed that my only carry gun is off being updated I also appreciate the fact that they are correcting a manufacturing error. I also plan to pick up the XDS 9mm for my wife when one becomes available.
I also had my recall/ship procedure go very well. I love the XDS 45, which I carry. It is although not my only carry. I believe SA is doing a good job given the scope of the challenge.
Well there may be hope yet. Dawn called again (wonder if her sisters name is Dusk) and said she was sending labels via mail. They arrived today so both pistols will be headed to Springfield as soon as I can get them to a manned office. If anyone else has trouble I would suggest e-mailing Dawn at [email protected]. Also received notice today from S&W concerning my Shield. Mine is ok so it will not go back. S&W knows how to do a recall. First they sent notices to those who registered their guns with S&W, second they send the labels and third they indicate repair will take only 5-7 business days not 30 plus as indicated by Springfield. Will let everyone know when my Springfield’s come back.
The true test of Springfield will come in how long it takes to repair the XDs — shipped mine on September 25, 2013 — and how well the gun performs on return. There is not a single large gunmaker, including Glock, that does not need to do a better job in manufacturing.