Axis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled June 19, 2013 · CPSC recall 13220 · Axis

Recalled Easton Axis arrows size number location

Recalled Easton Axis arrows batch number location

Hazard

The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.

Remedy

Replace

Units

20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.

Contact

Easton Technical Products; toll-free at (888) 380-6234 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastonarchery.com and click on Axis Recall for more information or go to www.axisrecall.com.

Product

Easton Axis arrows

Manufacturer(s)

Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Retailers

Archery specialty stores and Academy Sports, Bass Pro, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and Scheels stores nationwide from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $154 per dozen.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →