Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-12-20). Hazards: fire, injury. Models: 20292, 20240. About 3,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17058 |
| Published | 2016-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-20 |
| Products | Crossbows |
| Firm named in the title | Carbon Express |
| Firms | Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich. (importer); Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,800 |
| Model numbers | 20292, 20240 |
| Hazard classes | fire, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers and other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $250 and $300. |
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.
Hazard
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
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