MILESFORTIS

Inspecting the FN 502™ Tactical Manual Safety

FN America, LLC, has become aware that a very limited number of FN 502 Tactical pistols in the field may have an improperly installed manual safety. In these cases, the external safety lever will not function as designed and may result in unintended firing. To ensure the pistol’s safe operation, FN is asking owners of the FN 502 Tactical to suspend use of their pistol and perform a function check to verify the manual safety is operating correctly, following the inspection procedure below.

This safety bulletin applies to FN 502 Tactical pistols with a serial number range lower than LR007999. If your serial number is above this range, it is not subject to this bulletin.
This safety bulletin provides instructions on how you may check to see if your FN 502 Tactical is affected.
However, if you would like FN to inspect your pistol, please contact FN Customer Service at 1-800-635-1321, ext. 145. You may also take your pistol to your local firearms dealer or gunsmith for inspection.

Before inspecting your FN 502 Tactical, ensure your pistol and magazine are unloaded and that there is no live ammunition in your work area. For more details on safe handling and unloading, please reference your owner’s manual.

Inspection Procedure:

Depress the magazine release to eject the magazine. Remove all ammunition from the magazine and the work area.
With the magazine removed, pull the slide back and lock the slide to the rear by pressing the slide stop up, allowing the slide to rest against the slide stop.
Carefully inspect the chamber both visually and physically to ensure no cartridge is present before continuing to step 4. Do not proceed unless you are certain your pistol is unloaded.
Release the slide by pushing downward on the slide stop or by pulling rearward on the slide to disengage the slide stop and then let the slide move forward under control.
Engage the manual safety and set it to the “SAFE” position (up) as shown in the photo below. Ensure that it is moved all the way into position and remains in place.
With the unloaded pistol pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger.

Note: Please do not ship any affected product to FN until FN has generated and sent to you a return label. If the firearm is not affected by this safety bulletin, no action is necessary.FN is deeply committed to providing customers with the safest, most reliable firearms possible. Patience and cooperation are appreciated as we receive, inspect and service these firearms. We will make every effort to return the product to customers within 14 days.

For questions about the safety bulletin or assistance in returning a firearm, contact the FN customer service team at 1-800-635-1321, ext. 145, or by email at customerservice@fnamerica.com.
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

Q: Why is there a safety bulletin on the FN 502 Tactical?

A: FN recently became aware that a small number of FN 502 Tactical pistols may have been assembled without a component which, if absent, would render the external manual safety lever ineffective. The owner self-check process will inform users and FN that the products identified in this safety notice meet the high standards FN places on user safety

Q: What if I do not feel comfortable performing the self-check?

If you do not wish to perform the self-check FN will inspect your pistol for you. Simply contact FN Customer Service at 1-800-635-1321, ext. 145 for instructions on how to return your firearm for inspection and any necessary retrofit. Alternatively, you may take this notice and your pistol to your local firearms dealer or gunsmith for inspection.

Q: How do I know if my FN 502 Tactical is affected?

A: Please check the serial number on the grip frame circled in the image below. Only FN 502 tactical pistols with a serial number range lower than LR007999 are subject to this safety bulletin.Q: If my FN 502 Tactical fails the self-test, what will FN do for me?

A: FN will check for proper function and assembly, and if necessary, retrofit your pistol before returning your FN 502 Tactical to you.Q: If my FN 502 Tactical needs repair, what will it cost me?

A: It will take approximately 14 days to get your pistol back to you.Q: What if I choose not to send my FN 502 Tactical in for retrofit?
A: FN is deeply committed to providing customers with the safest, most reliable firearms possible. As such, it is imperative that all FN 502 Tactical pistols that fail the user function test are immediately sent back to FN with no further use by its owner.FN Customer Service Team:
Phone: 1-800-635-1321 ext. 145
E-mail: customerservice@fnamerica.com
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)

If your pistol does not release the hammer with the safety engaged, it is functioning properly, and no more action is required. Safely return your pistol to storage until your next range session.

If your pistol does release the hammer with the safety engaged, the pistol requires service and can cause an unintended firing event that can cause serious injury or death. Please do not re-load or use your pistol. Contact FN immediately for factory service.