Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 16230 · Jul 21, 2016 · Crosman
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16230
- Date
- Jul 21, 2016
- Company
- Crosman
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows
- Product type
- Archery
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves rope cocking devices shipped by Crosman Corporation with Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows with serial numbers beginning with "015." The serial number is printed on the right side of the crossbow above the trigger. The Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbow has a camouflaged stock and measures 36.5 inches long. The rope cocking device is a rope with a black plastic "T" shaped handle at each end. A pair of black plastic tabbed hooks are connected to the rope. The rope cocking device measures 45 inches from handle to handle. The words "CENTERPOINT" and "SNIPER 370" are printed on the crossbow's frame.
What can happen
Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Crosman has contacted all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration.
- Sold at
- Academy, Cabela's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rope cocking devices for centerpoint sniper 370 crossbows?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Crosman has contacted all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
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.