Recalls / 2016-12-20

Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

17058 · Recalled 2016-12-20 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have "Blade" printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13-inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.

Hazards

The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Crossbows		About 3,800

Parties

Importer: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Distributor: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers, other hunting, sporting goods, online at Amazon.com, Carbonexpresscrossbows.com, $300.

Consumer contact

Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17058. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.