Carbon Express Blade Crossbow Recall: Unexpected Fire Hazard
Carbon Express recalls Blade crossbows (models 20292, 20240) due to unexpected firing hazard. Stop using immediately and return for a free repair.
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The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
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What happened, in plain English
Carbon Express is recalling certain Blade crossbows because they can fire unexpectedly even when the safety is engaged. This defect poses an injury risk to users or bystanders. Consumers should stop using these items right away and return them to the company for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3971-carbon-express-blade-crossbow-recall-unexpected-fire-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3971-carbon-express-blade-crossbow-recall-unexpected-fire-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7939
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“Carbon Express Blade Crossbow Recall: Unexpected Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3971-carbon-express-blade-crossbow-recall-unexpected-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #7939 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carbon-Express-Recalls-Crossbows).
Why it’s dangerous
The crossbow has a defect that allows it to fire unexpectedly while the safety is engaged. This can cause serious injury to the user or bystanders, as evidenced by one reported incident resulting in a thumb laceration.
Who’s affected
Owners of Carbon Express Blade crossbows purchased between July 2016 and October 2016 from retailers like Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers, Amazon.com, or Carbonexpresscrossbows.com. Users are at risk of injury if the device fires unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow with model number 20292 (black) or 20240 (camouflage). The bows have "Blade" printed on the sides, a half aluminum rail, a die cast riser, and a black pistol grip with a black butt stock.
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Carbon Express- Product
Crossbows- Category
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Do not use the recalled crossbow any longer due to the risk of unexpected firing.
Return For Repair
Contact Carbon Express to return the item and receive a free repair.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
Where were these crossbows sold?
They were sold at Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers, other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com.
When was the recall announced?
The recall was announced on December 20, 2016.
How can I contact the company for help?
You can call Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall.
Contact Carbon Express
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carbon Express to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7939 — Carbon Express Blade Crossbow Recall: Unexpected Fire Hazard Hello, I own a Carbon Express Blade Crossbow Recall: Unexpected Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 7939 from Carbon Express. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #7939 (December 20, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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