CPSCGeneral Alert
Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard
Published: December 11, 2017Recall ID: 18057Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold separately in a package of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about 0.9 inches long.
Affected Products
Ravin arrow nocks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Ravin-Crossbows-Recalls-Arrow-Nocks-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_2.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled arrow nocks with packaging |
| Hazards › Name | If the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 44 reports of the arrow nocks malfunctioning. There were 23 reports of finger injuries, including six serious injuries. |
| Products › Name | Ravin arrow nocks |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 220,000 nocks (In addition, about 3,600 nocks were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8202 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks. |
| Retailers › Name | Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dicks Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2017 for between $8 and $15 when sold separately from other equipment. The arrow nocks were also included as original equipment with Ravin crossbows sold for between $1,500 and $2,000 and Ravin arrows sold for between $75 and $110. |
| Recall Date | 2017-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold separately in a package of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about 0.9 inches long. |
| Recall Number | 18057 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/65296r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at nockupdate@ravincrossbows.com or online at www.ravincrossbows.com and click on Safety and Instructions for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVenatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis.