Mission Archery Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
Recall 14197 · Jun 3, 2014 · Mission Archery
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14197
- Date
- Jun 3, 2014
- Company
- Mission Archery
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- MXB crossbows
- Product type
- Archery
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Mission Archery crossbows that have the automatic safety located behind the trigger at rear of scope mount, models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400 and MXB 360; and serial numbers ranging from XB04879 to XB16555. The crossbows were sold in black, lost camo AT (a three-color camouflage pattern with light brown, dark brown, dark green), white camo and pink camo pattern. The crossbows measure between 29 and 35 inches long and were available individually or as part of a package that included a black scope, quiver, three bolts and a rope cocking aid. Mission by Mathews is engraved on the left rear side of the crossbow's rail. The serial number is located on the underside of the rail directly behind the safety. Mission and the model name are printed on each limb.
What can happen
The crossbow can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair, or contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Mission Archery has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide including from May 2013 through April 2014 for between $600 and $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mxb crossbows?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair, or contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping.
What is the hazard?
The crossbow can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
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.