CPSC2016-06-23
October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Kinsey's Inc., d/b/a October Mountain Products, Inc., of Mount Joy, Pa.
Hazard
The mounting ring on the scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging bow scales and contact October Mountain Products to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Academy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Gun World & Archery Shop, Scheel's and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Eder's, OctoberMountainProducts.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $30.
Affected count
About 640
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of the mounting ring on the scale breaking, including one report of a laceration to the hand that required stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hanging bow scales
Consumer contact
October Mountain Products (OMP) at 800-366-4269 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at Info@OctoberMountain.com or online at www.OctoberMountain.com and click on the Support/Recall tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/October-Mountain-Products-Recalls-Hanging-Bow-ScaleDon't want to check this manually?
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