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Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard

Name: Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Brand: Crosman
SKU: CPSC-16230
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 21, 2016Recall ID: 16230Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves rope cocking devices shipped by Crosman Corporation with Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows with serial numbers beginning with "015." The serial number is printed on the right side of the crossbow above the trigger. The Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbow has a camouflaged stock and measures 36.5 inches long. The rope cocking device is a rope with a black plastic "T" shaped handle at each end. A pair of black plastic tabbed hooks are connected to the rope. The rope cocking device measures 45 inches from handle to handle. The words "CENTERPOINT" and "SNIPER 370" are printed on the crossbow's frame.

Affected Products

Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Crosman-Recalls-Crossbow-Rope-Cocking-Devices
Title	Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16230.16230a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbow
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16230.16230b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Serial Number Location on Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbow
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16230.16230c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Tab Hooks on Rope Cocking Device
Hazards › Name	Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
Injuries › Name	Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration.
Products › Name	Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows
Products › Type	Archery
Products › Category I D	68289
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,400
Recall I D	7807
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Crosman has contacted all known purchasers.
Importers › Name	Crosman Corporation of Bloomfield, N.Y.
Retailers › Name	Academy, Cabela's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350.
Recall Date	2016-07-21T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves rope cocking devices shipped by Crosman Corporation with Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows with serial numbers beginning with "015." The serial number is printed on the right side of the crossbow above the trigger. The Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbow has a camouflaged stock and measures 36.5 inches long. The rope cocking device is a rope with a black plastic "T" shaped handle at each end. A pair of black plastic tabbed hooks are connected to the rope. The rope cocking device measures 45 inches from handle to handle. The words "CENTERPOINT" and "SNIPER 370" are printed on the crossbow's frame.
Recall Number	16230
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Crosman Corporation toll-free at 866-583-7340 any time or online at www.crosman.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2016-07-21T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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