Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-07-14 · 06213
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06213
Date
2006-07-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.