Ravin Crossbows Arrow Nocks recall: Injury Hazard
Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Ravin Crossbows Arrow Nocks recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks. Contact: Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at [email protected] or online at www.ravincrossbows.com and click on Safety and Instructions for more information.
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
- Ravin arrow nocks
- Company
- Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 220,000 nocks (In addition, about 3,600 nocks were sold in Canada)
- 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. The arrow nocks were also included as original equipment with Ravin crossbows sold for between $1,500 and $2,000 and Ravin arrows sold for between $75 and $110.
- Recall date
- December 11, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 44 reports of the arrow nocks malfunctioning. There were 23 reports of finger injuries, including six serious injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.