CPSC2015-05-18
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Recalls to Repair Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Hunter's Manufacturing dba TenPoint CrossBow Technologies of Mogadore, Ohio
Hazard
After the safety has been re-engaged, the crossbows can fire under certain circumstances if a consumer pulls the trigger, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows. Contact TenPoint for detailed instructions on how to inspect any TenPoint or Wicked Ridge crossbow and instructions on how to receive a free repair, if the crossbow poses an unexpected firing hazard.
Sold at
Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dunham's Sports, Gander Mountain, MC Sports, other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide; direct sales from TenPoint; and online at Amazon.com, Basspro.com, Cabelas,com, dickssportinggoods.com and other internet retailers from January 2011 to May 2015 for between $400 and $1,800.
Affected count
About 127,000
Injuries reported
TenPoint has received 19 reports that arrows released from the crossbows when the consumer pulled the trigger under certain circumstances after the safety mechanism was re-engaged. There have been no reported injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
TenPoint and Wicked Ridge crossbows
Consumer contact
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies at (800) 548-6837 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at safetyrecall@tenpointcrossbows.com, or online at www.tenpointcrossbows.com/ and www.wickedridgecrossbows.com/ and click on "Recall to Repair - Self Test" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/TenPoint-Crossbow-Technologies-Recalls-CrossbowsDon't want to check this manually?
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