Ravin R500 Series Crossbows recall: Injury Hazard
Ravin Crossbows Recalls Ravin R500 Series Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Ravin R500 Series Crossbows recalled?
If nearly but not fully cocked, the crossbow can discharge unexpectedly while consumers cock or uncock the crossbow, posing an injury hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ravin R500 series crossbows and contact Ravin Crossbows for a free repair. 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 https://www.ravincrossbows.com/r500recall or www.ravincrossbows.com and click on "Safety & Instruction" then "Recall Notices" 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 R500 Model Crossbows
- Company
- Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wisconsin
- Quantity
- About 13,300 (In addition, about 425 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Ravin, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide, and online at www.ravincrossbows.com from September 2021 through October 2023 for between $2,550 and $4,025.
- Recall date
- March 21, 2024
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of the crossbow unexpectedly discharging. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves eight Ravin R500 models of crossbows. The R500 series crossbows are about 8 inches wide, axle-to-axle un-cocked, and about 28 inches from end to end. All models have a split limb arrangement with cams mounted between the upper and lower limbs. R500 series crossbows were sold in slate gray and camo colors. All the crossbows include a scope, quiver, cocking handle, quiver bracket and 6 arrows. The Ravin logo and model names are on a decal located on both upper limbs. The serial number is on the left side of the rail above the trigger. Product Name Model Ravin R500 R050 Ravin R500 Sniper R051 Ravin R500E R052 Ravin R500E Sniper R053 Ravin R500 XK7 R054 Ravin R500 Sniper XK7 R055 Ravin R500E XK7 R056 Ravin R500E Sniper XK7 R057.