CPSCGeneral Alert
Axis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard
Published: June 19, 2013Recall ID: 13220Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows.
Affected Products
Easton Axis arrows
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Axis-Arrows-Recalled-by-Easton |
| Title | Axis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13220.EastonArrow2LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Easton Axis arrows size number location |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13220.EastonArrow1LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Easton Axis arrow |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13220.EastonArrow3LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Easton Axis arrows batch number location |
| Hazards › Name | The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Easton Axis arrows |
| Products › Type | Archery |
| Products › Category I D | 68289 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1403 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows. |
| Retailers › Name | Archery specialty stores and Academy Sports, Bass Pro, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and Scheels stores nationwide from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $154 per dozen. |
| Recall Date | 2013-06-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows. |
| Recall Number | 13220 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/34241r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Easton Technical Products; toll-free at (888) 380-6234 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastonarchery.com and click on Axis Recall for more information or go to www.axisrecall.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |