CPSC2016-07-21
Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Crosman Corporation of Bloomfield, N.Y.
Hazard
Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Crosman has contacted all known purchasers.
Sold at
Academy, Cabela's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350.
Affected count
About 1,400
Injuries reported
Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows
Consumer contact
Crosman Corporation toll-free at 866-583-7340 any time or online at www.crosman.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Crosman-Recalls-Crossbow-Rope-Cocking-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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