I think you must be referring to the boresnake. I have not heard that they were recalled, but I have used them and found that once they go though the bore once they're dirty. DUH I stopped in a local shop who demonstrated the Otis gun cleaning system and I bought one. The tactical kit cleans all my guns and fits in my fanny pack. It can clean every thing from a 17 to a 10ga shotgun cost me $42. The refeshing thing is it is 100% American Made. I understand that it is the official Marine Corps kit now. www.otisgun.com