Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-186 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 18, 2021
- Brand
- Ravin Crossbows Reannounces
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Ravin® white arrow nocks
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 220,000 (In addition, about 3,600 in Canada) (The original recall was announced in December 2017)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 18, 2021
What was recalled
This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold in a package of 12 and also as original equipment with Ravin R9 and R15 crossbows and with Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about .9 inches long.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ravin® white arrow nocks · About 220,000 (In addition, about 3,600 in Canada) (The original recall was announced in December 2017) units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2017 for between $8 and $15 when sold separately from other equipment. The arrow nocks were also included as original equipment with Ravin crossbows sold for between $1,500 and $2,000 and Ravin arrows sold for between $75 and $110.; Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 51 reports of finger injuries while nocking or re-nocking the white nocks, including 21 serious injuries, and 28 new finger injuries reported since the original recall announcement. The firm has also received reports of other injuries resulting from maintenance and other issues.
Consumer contact
Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at nockupdate@ravincrossbows.com or online at www.ravincrossbows.com and click on "Safety & Instruction" then "Notices" 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?
Ravin® white arrow nocks (About 220,000 (In addition, about 3,600 in Canada) (The original recall was announced in December 2017) units). This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows and nocks.
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