Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
Recall 06213 · Jul 14, 2006 · Bear Archery
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06213
- Date
- Jul 14, 2006
- Company
- Bear Archery
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows: Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340 Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350 Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325 Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301 Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300. The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb. The model number is written on the product manual.
What can happen
The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows.
The fix
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fred bear f-series and outfitter compound crossbows?
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
What is the hazard?
The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.