Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms

Recalled July 14, 2006 · CPSC recall 06213 · Bear Archery

Hazard

The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows.

Remedy

Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows: Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340 Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350 Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325 Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301 Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300. The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb. The model number is written on the product manual.

What to do

Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.

Contact

For more information, contact Bear Archery Customer Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows

Manufacturer(s)

Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.

Retailers

Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.

Made in

United States

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