Mission Archery Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-06-03 · 14197
Hazards
The crossbow can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
Recall
Number
14197
Date
2014-06-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
MXB crossbows
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Mathews Archery Inc., dba Mission Archery, of Sparta, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide including from May 2013 through April 2014 for between $600 and $1,300.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Mission Archery crossbows that have the automatic safety located behind the trigger at rear of scope mount, models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400 and MXB 360; and serial numbers ranging from XB04879 to XB16555. The crossbows were sold in black, lost camo AT (a three-color camouflage pattern with light brown, dark brown, dark green), white camo and pink camo pattern. The crossbows measure between 29 and 35 inches long and were available individually or as part of a package that included a black scope, quiver, three bolts and a rope cocking aid. Mission by Mathews is engraved on the left rear side of the crossbow's rail. The serial number is located on the underside of the rail directly behind the safety. Mission and the model name are printed on each limb.