Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-07-14). Hazards: fire. Models: XB340, AFB8959340, F340, AFB8949350, F325, AFB8949325…. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06213 |
| Published | 2006-07-14 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-03 |
| Product category | Hunting Accessories |
| Products | Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows |
| Firm named in the title | Bear Archery |
| Firms | Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Model numbers | XB340, AFB8959340, F340, AFB8949350, F325, AFB8949325, F300, AFB8949301, AFB8949300 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800. |
Description
The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows: Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340 Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350 Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325 Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301 Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300. The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb. The model number is written on the product manual.
Hazard
The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows.
Remedy
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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