CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-11-19). Hazards: impact injury. About 2,250 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03039 |
| Published | 2002-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-06 |
| Product category | Hunting Accessories |
| Products | Compound Bows |
| Firm named in the title | Bear Archery LLC |
| Firms | Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 2,250 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100. |
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.
Hazard
The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.
Incidents and 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.
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