Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-12-11). Hazards: injury. About 220,000 units in the US and 3,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18057 |
| Published | 2017-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-11 |
| Products | Ravin arrow nocks |
| Firm named in the title | Ravin Crossbows |
| Firms | Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 220,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,600 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dicks Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2017 for between $8 and $15 when sold separately from other equipment. The arrow nocks were also included as original equipment with Ravin crossbows sold for between $1,500 and $2,000 and Ravin arrows sold for between $75 and $110. |
Description
This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold separately in a package of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about 0.9 inches long.
Hazard
If the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 44 reports of the arrow nocks malfunctioning. There were 23 reports of finger injuries, including six serious injuries.
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