Bear Archery Compound Crossbows recall: Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
Why was Bear Archery Compound Crossbows recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
- Company
- Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 2,000
- Sold at
- Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.
- Recall date
- July 14, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.