Precision Shooting Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
Recall 14191 · May 27, 2014 · Precision Shooting
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14191
- Date
- May 27, 2014
- Company
- Precision Shooting
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Crossbows
- Product type
- Archery
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Precision Shooting Equipment's TAC Elite, TAC Ordnance and Enigma crossbows. The TAC Elite Crossbow is black with a 22-inch wide bow. The crossbow has split limbs made of fiberglass. Cam pulleys are mounted between the upper and lower halves of both limbs. "PSE Archery" is printed on the outer side of the upper and lower halves of both limbs. It has an aluminum rail/barrel, a pistol grip and an M-4 carbine style adjustable stock that allows the crossbow length to be extended from 41.5 inches to 45 inches. The PSE logo and the model name are on an emblem mounted above the trigger housing on the left side of the crossbow. The crossbow comes with a bipod, a scope and three arrows. TAC Elite crossbows with serial numbers 2097056 through 2134901 are being recalled. The TAC Ordnance Crossbow is black with a 22-inch wide bow. The crossbow has split limbs made of fiberglass. Cam pulleys are mounted between the upper and lower halves of both limbs. "PSE Archery" is printed on the outer side of the upper and lower halves of both limbs. It is 34.75 inches long with aluminum rails and does not have a trigger housing or a stock. The PSE logo and the model name are on an emblem mounted near the rear of the left side of the crossbow. The crossbow comes with a bipod, a scope and three arrows. TAC Elite crossbows with serial numbers 2121938 through 2133384 are being recalled. Serial numbers for the TAC Elite and TAC Ordnance are engraved directly above the hand grip.
What can happen
The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled crossbows immediately and return them to Precision Shooting Equipment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Precision Shooting Equipment authorized dealers including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Kinsey's Archery and Pape's Inc. nationwide, online at PSE-archery.com and in catalogs from June 2013 through November 2013 for between $600 and $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crossbows?
Consumers should stop using the recalled crossbows immediately and return them to Precision Shooting Equipment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The crossbow can fire an arrow 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.