CPSC2016-12-20
Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Hazard
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 3,800
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Crossbows
Consumer contact
Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carbon-Express-Recalls-CrossbowsDon't want to check this manually?
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