Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported
Recall 21186 · Aug 18, 2021 · Ravin Crossbows Reannounces
220,000
units affected
220,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21186
- Date
- Aug 18, 2021
- Company
- Ravin Crossbows Reannounces
- Units affected
- 220,000
- Product
- Ravin® white arrow nocks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold in a package of 12 and also as original equipment with Ravin R9 and R15 crossbows and with Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about .9 inches long.
What can happen
If the white nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows and nocks.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 51 reports of finger injuries while nocking or re-nocking the white nocks, including 21 serious injuries, and 28 new finger injuries reported since the original recall announcement. The firm has also received reports of other injuries resulting from maintenance and other issues.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2017 for between $8 and $15 when sold separately from other equipment.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ravin® white arrow nocks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows.
What is the hazard?
If the white nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
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.