Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-058 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 20, 2016
- Brand
- Carbon Express
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Crossbows
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 3,800
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 20, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have "Blade" printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13-inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Crossbows · About 3,800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
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.
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?
Crossbows (About 3,800 units). This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240).
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
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