Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 17058 · Dec 20, 2016 · Carbon Express
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17058
- Date
- Dec 20, 2016
- Company
- Carbon Express
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- Crossbows
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crossbows?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
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.