CPSCApril 4, 2024

C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows recall: Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards

C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows Recalled Due to Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards; Manufactured by Excalibur Crossbow

Why was C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows recalled?

The C2 Crank's cocking hooks can break during use, causing flying plastic hook projectiles, posing impact injury and laceration hazards to the user and bystanders.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled C2 Crank and contact Excalibur Crossbow to receive instructions on receiving free replacement rope and hooks. Contact: Excalibur Crossbow toll-free at 888-689-1289 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at [email protected], online at www.excaliburcrossbow.com and click on "Recalls" or https://excaliburcrossbow.com/c2-crank-recall/ 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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 626192021991

Product
C2 Crank Cocking Aid for Crossbows
Company
Excalibur Crossbow US LLC, of Canada
Quantity
About 15,000 (In addition, about 3,920 were sold in Canada)
Sold at
Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, and other stores nationwide and online at excaliburcrossbow.com, ebay.com and amazon.com from January 2008 through December 2021 for about $190.
Recall date
April 4, 2024
Incidents / injuries
Excalibur has received 538 reports of the C2 Crank cocking aid hooks breaking during use, resulting in plastic projectiles flying and hitting consumers, including one injury where a consumer reportedly suffered a permanent eye injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Excalibur Crossbow's C2 Crank sold as a cocking aid for crossbows. The C2 Crank has two plastic cocking hooks attached to the string of the C2 Crank. The C2 Crank was sold in black. The "Excalibur Crossbow" logo is on the front of the unit. The part number 2199 and the UPC number 626192021991 are located on the packaging.

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