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CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows

Published: November 19, 2002Recall ID: 03039Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.

Affected Products

Compound Bows

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Bear-Archery-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Compound-Bows-
TitleCPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bow.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Bow
Hazards › NameThe limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.
Injuries › NameBear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use, with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.
Products › NameCompound Bows
Products › TypeHunting Accessories
Products › Category I D2006
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,250
Recall I D2319
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.
Retailers › NameHunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100.
Recall Date2002-11-19T00:00:00
DescriptionThese are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.
Distributors › NameBear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla.
Recall Number03039
Consumer ContactFor more information, contact Bear Archery at (800) 342-4751 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to Bear Archery, LLC, 4600 S.W. 41st Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608.
Last Publish Date2025-05-06T00:00:00