IMR Powder Recall

Sanders · 11-07-2019, 11:53 AM

IMR Legendary Powders is officially announcing a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007SSC smokeless powder. All lots of powder are included in the recall. IMR has received reports that this particular powder, sold in 1 pound and 8 pound containers, could become unstable due to possible rapid deterioration. Use of this product may result in combustion, fire damage and/or possible serious injury.

What to do:

1. If you are in possession of IMR 4007SSC, STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY! Fill the powder container with water, which will render the product inert and safe for disposal.

2. Mail, email or fax a copy of the powder label with the lot number to the contact information below, and include your name, address, phone and email.

3. You may select a replacement IMR smokeless powder product of your choice, which will be shipped to you at no charge.

4. 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: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc., 6430 Vista Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218, email help@imrpowder.com, imprpowder.com, call 1-800-622-4366 or 913-362-9455 and fax 913-362-1307.

bill3542 · 11-07-2019, 12:18 PM

damn... somebody fucked up on this stuff, if you keep powder in a cool dry place it will last a long time.

I've loaded Hercules 2400 that my dad had bought in the 1960s and had no issues, only problem I've had was a very old 1 pound metal can of IMR 4350 that had gone bad. there was rust spots on the outside, the powder had that rusty brown color and smelled strange.

I dumped it out on the yard.

4thIDvet · 11-07-2019, 01:07 PM

What to do:

1. If you are in possession of IMR 4007SSC, STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY and give it to someone you hate. Your X wife a neighbor and X friend who has royally wronged you."

Contact information: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc.

Sanders · 11-07-2019, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill3542

damn... somebody fucked up on this stuff, if you keep powder in a cool dry place it will last a long time.

I've loaded Hercules 2400 that my dad had bought in the 1960s and had no issues, only problem I've had was a very old 1 pound metal can of IMR 4350 that had gone bad. there was rust spots on the outside, the powder had that rusty brown color and smelled strange.

I dumped it out on the yard.

I dump old powder out in the garden. Really gives the chiles a kick.

REDOAK · 11-07-2019, 02:44 PM

What happens if you have a bad batch of powder stored with 100+ lbs of other powder?

The only IMR powder I have is 4064 and 4895. It currently isn't stored with the WC860, WC868 and WC872.

JD Miller · 11-07-2019, 03:37 PM

Quote:

IMR 4007SSC

Never used it

Looks like its slower than imr 4064 and faster than imr 4350

little slower than R15 and Varget

bill3542 · 11-07-2019, 05:04 PM

I'm a big user of spherical ball powders... H335, BL-C2, AA2700 and AA2460 in rifle cartridges.

now for .357 Mag Hercules 2400 is my go to powder.

11-07-2019, 11:53 AM	#1
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	IMR Powder Recall IMR Legendary Powders is officially announcing a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007SSC smokeless powder. All lots of powder are included in the recall. IMR has received reports that this particular powder, sold in 1 pound and 8 pound containers, could become unstable due to possible rapid deterioration. Use of this product may result in combustion, fire damage and/or possible serious injury. What to do: 1. If you are in possession of IMR 4007SSC, STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY! Fill the powder container with water, which will render the product inert and safe for disposal. 2. Mail, email or fax a copy of the powder label with the lot number to the contact information below, and include your name, address, phone and email. 3. You may select a replacement IMR smokeless powder product of your choice, which will be shipped to you at no charge. 4. 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: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc., 6430 Vista Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218, email help@imrpowder.com, imprpowder.com, call 1-800-622-4366 or 913-362-9455 and fax 913-362-1307. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

11-07-2019, 01:07 PM	#3
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,405	What to do: 1. If you are in possession of IMR 4007SSC, STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY and give it to someone you hate. Your X wife a neighbor and X friend who has royally wronged you." Contact information: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

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11-07-2019, 12:18 PM	#2
bill3542 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,700	damn... somebody fucked up on this stuff, if you keep powder in a cool dry place it will last a long time. I've loaded Hercules 2400 that my dad had bought in the 1960s and had no issues, only problem I've had was a very old 1 pound metal can of IMR 4350 that had gone bad. there was rust spots on the outside, the powder had that rusty brown color and smelled strange. I dumped it out on the yard.

11-07-2019, 02:44 PM	#5
REDOAK Intelligent Posterior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,711	What happens if you have a bad batch of powder stored with 100+ lbs of other powder? The only IMR powder I have is 4064 and 4895. It currently isn't stored with the WC860, WC868 and WC872.

11-07-2019, 05:04 PM	#7
bill3542 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,700	I'm a big user of spherical ball powders... H335, BL-C2, AA2700 and AA2460 in rifle cartridges. now for .357 Mag Hercules 2400 is my go to powder.