October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-203 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 23, 2016
- Brand
- October Mountain Products
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Hanging bow scales
- Hazard
- Impact and Laceration Hazards
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 640
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 31, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales that measure the user's peak or holding weight in archery and bow hunting. The orange plastic pocket-size, portable scales measure about 8 inches long by 4 inches wide by 1.2 inches deep. They have three buttons on the front. On one end of the scale there is a hook and a metal ring on the other. M-100 and the OMP logo are printed in black lettering on the front of the scale.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hanging bow scales · About 640 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Kinsey's Inc., d/b/a October Mountain Products, Inc., of Mount Joy, Pa..
Injuries or incidents 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.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Hanging bow scales (About 640 units). This recall involves OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales that measure the user's peak or holding weight in archery and bow hunting.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Impact and Laceration Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging bow scales and contact October Mountain Products to receive a full refund.
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