Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-12-20 · 17058
Hazards
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Recall
Number
17058
Date
2016-12-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Crossbows
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Distributor(s)
Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.