Product Recall Number: 17-058
Why was Crossbows recalled?
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Product Recall Number: 17-058
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-12-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Crossbows
Description: This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have “Blade” printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13 inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.
Hazard Description: The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,800
Incidents: The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbow, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
Sold At: Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers and other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $250 and $300.
Importers: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express of Flushing, Mich.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed