CPSC2017-07-12
TriggerTech Recalls Crossbow And Rifle Triggers Due to Injury Hazard
TriggerTech, of Mississauga, Canada
Hazard
Rollers on the triggers can crack causing the weapon to discharge without trigger activation, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled triggers and contact the firm for a free replacement trigger with stainless steel rollers. TriggerTech will offer a full refund instead of the replacement trigger if the recalled item has been discontinued.
Sold at
CanadaAmmo, Wyvern Creations and other stores nationwide and online at www.triggertech.com from June 2015 to August 2016 for between $120 and$ 190.
Affected count
About 2,000 (in addition, about 2,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
TriggerTech has received 16 reports of broken carbide rollers, one incident involving weapon discharge without trigger activation. No reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Replace
Products
TriggerTech Carbide crossbow and rifle triggers
Consumer contact
TriggerTech toll-free at 888-795-1485 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, online at www.triggertech.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/TriggerTech-Recalls-Crossbow-And-RifleTriggersDon't want to check this manually?
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