Recalls / 2014-04-22

Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly

14154 · Recalled 2014-04-22 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbows. Matrix 405 is printed on a label on the left side of the stock. The crossbow was sold in a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern. The crossbow measures about 36 inches long and was sold individually or as part of a package with a black scope, four-arrow quiver and bracket, four arrows, four 150-grain field points and a rope-cocking aid.

Hazards

The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.

Reported injuries

Excalibur has received one report of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Excalibur will pay for shipping.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows		About 1,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Excalibur Crossbow Inc.
Made in: Canada
Sold at: Sporting goods including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply, Woody's Sporting Goods, 000 for the crossbow, 400 when sold as a package with the crossbow, arrows, a scope, other equipment.

Consumer contact

Excalibur Crossbow at (800) 463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on "Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners" for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 14154. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.