CPSCGeneral Alert
Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart
Published: February 18, 2009Recall ID: 09132Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the "The General" compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns; target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word "BowTech" and a label with "The General" on the center pivot point of the bottom limb.
Affected Products
The General Compound Bows
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Compound-Bows-Recalled-by-BowTech-Archery-Bow-Can-Unexpectedly-Break-Apart |
| Title | Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c69362d516b74bd0a29a1d3311e8fe08.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Compound Bow |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d17493923b2f4b0cb10bc789041140f7.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Limb detail: with a collet (not included in recall) and without a collet (included in recall |
| Hazards › Name | The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 255 reports of the bow's limbs breaking, including 11 reports of lacerations, abrasions, or contusions when pieces from the breaking bow struck the user. |
| Products › Name | The General Compound Bows |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 5139 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized BowTech Dealers nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2009-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the "The General" compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns; target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word "BowTech" and a label with "The General" on the center pivot point of the bottom limb. |
| Recall Number | 09132 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BowTech Archery, of Eugene, Ore. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact BowTech Archery at (888) 689-1289 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.bowtecharchery.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |