CPSCGeneral Alert
Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
Published: July 14, 2006Recall ID: 06213Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Bear-Archery-Recalls-Compound-Crossbows-Due-to-Faulty-Trigger-Mechanisms |
| Title | Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9b0120fcdc1a4d2886a27f1c6c31c54e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Crossbow |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 3317 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2006-07-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06213 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla. |
| Consumer 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 safetyinfo@escaladesports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |