Mission Archery recalls MXB crossbows with automatic safety behind trigger due to risk of unexpected arrow discharge. Consumers must stop using and return for free repair.
The crossbow can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
Mission Archery is recalling specific crossbow models that can fire arrows unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled. This hazard could cause injury to the user or bystanders if the crossbow discharges unexpectedly.
The crossbow has an automatic safety located behind the trigger at the rear of the scope mount. This design flaw can cause the crossbow to fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Owners of Mission Archery crossbows with serial numbers from XB04879 to XB165:55 are affected. Users of these crossbows are at highest risk of injury if the crossbow fires unexpectedly.
Check for serial numbers between XB04879 and XB16555 on the underside of the rail behind the safety. The crossbows have models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400, or MXB 360 and are sold in black, lost camo AT, white camo, or pink camo patterns.
Immediately stop using the recalled crossbows as they can fire unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled.
Contact Mission Archery or take the crossbow to an authorized dealer for a free repair.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair, or contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping.
Mission Archery MXB crossbows with serial numbers from XB04879 to XB16555, including models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400, and MXB 360.
Check the serial number on the underside of the rail behind the safety; it should be between XB04879 and XB16555.
Immediately stop using it and return it to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair or contact Mission Archery for shipping instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mission Archery to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1699 — Mission Archery MXB crossbows Hello, I own a MXB crossbows that is covered by recall 1699 from Mission Archery. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair, or contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping. 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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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.