Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-08-18). Hazards: injury. About 220,000 units in the US and 3,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21186 |
| Published | 2021-08-18 |
| Last updated | 2021-08-18 |
| Products | Ravin® white arrow nocks |
| Firm named in the title | Ravin Crossbows |
| Firms | 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, Dick's 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 in a package of 12 and also as original equipment with Ravin R9 and R15 crossbows and with Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about .9 inches long.
Hazard
If the white 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 the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows and nocks.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 51 reports of finger injuries while nocking or re-nocking the white nocks, including 21 serious injuries, and 28 new finger injuries reported since the original recall announcement. The firm has also received reports of other injuries resulting from maintenance and other issues.
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