Recall Radar

C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows Recalled Due to Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards; Manufactured by Excalibur Crossbow

Recall 24-180 · April 4, 2024 · C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled C2 Crank and contact Excalibur Crossbow to receive instructions on receiving free replacement rope and hooks.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-180 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 4, 2024
Brand
C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows
Category
Other consumer products
Products
C2 Crank Cocking Aid for Crossbows
Hazard
Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards; Manufactured by Excalibur Crossbow
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 15,000 (In addition, about 3,920 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Canada
Last updated by CPSC
April 4, 2024

What was recalled

This recall involves Excalibur Crossbow's C2 Crank sold as a cocking aid for crossbows. The C2 Crank has two plastic cocking hooks attached to the string of the C2 Crank. The C2 Crank was sold in black. The "Excalibur Crossbow" logo is on the front of the unit. The part number 2199 and the UPC number 626192021991 are located on the packaging.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • C2 Crank Cocking Aid for Crossbows · About 15,000 (In addition, about 3,920 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, and other stores nationwide and online at excaliburcrossbow.com, ebay.com and amazon.com from January 2008 through December 2021 for about $190.; Excalibur Crossbow US LLC, of Canada.

Injuries or incidents reported

Excalibur has received 538 reports of the C2 Crank cocking aid hooks breaking during use, resulting in plastic projectiles flying and hitting consumers, including one injury where a consumer reportedly suffered a permanent eye injury.

Consumer contact

Excalibur Crossbow toll-free at 888-689-1289 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at warranty@excaliburcrossbow.com, online at www.excaliburcrossbow.com and click on "Recalls" or https://excaliburcrossbow.com/c2-crank-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?

C2 Crank Cocking Aid for Crossbows (About 15,000 (In addition, about 3,920 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Excalibur Crossbow's C2 Crank sold as a cocking aid for crossbows.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards; Manufactured by Excalibur Crossbow.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled C2 Crank and contact Excalibur Crossbow to receive instructions on receiving free replacement rope and hooks.

Similar recalls in other consumer products

  • 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
    October 15, 2026 · 3M · Other consumer products

    This recall involves the Scotch™ thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The laminator is light gray/white with gray accents and the word "Scotch" is printed in gray on…

  • The Conqueror Recalls Avengers Medals
    October 8, 2026 · The Conqueror · Other consumer products

    This recall involves the Avengers Infinity Gauntlet medal. The medal is gold, with colorful gems on the front and comes in a black package marked "Marvel Avengers" with…

  • Dollar Tree Stores Recalls Electric Balloon Pumps
    October 1, 2026 · Dollar Tree Stores · Other consumer products

    The recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump that has two operation modes, continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic and comes in pink with a blue…

  • Sauna360 Expands Recall of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas
    September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 Expands · Other consumer products

    This recall expansion involves bench seating in Sauna360's Tylö branded Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid sauna rooms. The serial number for each room can be found on both the…

  • Sauna360 Recalls Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits
    September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 · Other consumer products

    This recall involves various infrared and hybrid sauna models and infrared (IR) kits. Customers who purchased custom rooms built with IR panels can check for the words…

  • Prepared Hero Recalls Fire Spray Canisters
    September 10, 2026 · Prepared Hero · Other consumer products

    This recall involves the Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters. The canisters are either red and blue or red and have the company's logo on them with the name HERO Fire Spray…

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 4, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.