Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 18057 · Dec 11, 2017 · Ravin Crossbows
220,000
units affected
220,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18057
- Date
- Dec 11, 2017
- Company
- Ravin Crossbows
- Units affected
- 220,000
- Product
- Ravin 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 separately in a package of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about 0.9 inches long.
What can happen
If the 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 of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 44 reports of the arrow nocks malfunctioning. There were 23 reports of finger injuries, including six serious injuries.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dicks 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 arrow nocks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks.
What is the hazard?
If the 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 of 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.