CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-11-19

CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows

03039 · Recalled 2002-11-19 · CPSC page

Recalled Bow
Recalled Bow

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Bear 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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

Products

NameModelUnits
Compound BowsAbout 2,250

Parties

Distributor
Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla.
Sold at
Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants, catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for, $100.

Consumer contact

For 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.

Source: CPSC recall 03039. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.