Sports and hunting slingshots
CPSC Recall #15-176 — July 8, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 15-176 |
| Recall Date | July 8, 2015 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 88,000 (in addition, 16,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | Barnett Outdoors LLC, of Tarpon Springs, Fla. |
| Manufactured In | Hong Kong |
Where It Was Sold
| A.C. Kerman |
| Archery Range |
| Archery Shoppe |
| Big Rock Sporting Goods |
| Bow Hunters Supply Store |
| Campco |
| Dicks Sporting Goods |
| Dunham's |
| Florida Hardware Co. |
| Great Lakes Marine Products |
| Gun World & Sporting Goods |
| Paducah Shooters Supply |
| Slingshots USA |
| Walmart and other archery |
| shooting and sports stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and BarnettCrossBows.com from July 2014 to May 2015 for about $10. |
Product
Sports and hunting slingshots
Description
The wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the pouch is pulled back and cause the body of the slingshot to snap back and strike the user.
Hazard
The slingshot's wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the slingshot's pouch is pulled back which can result in the body of the slingshot snapping back and striking the user.
Incidents & Injuries
Barnett has received two reports of the wrist strap slipping off and the body of the sling striking the users in the face, with one consumer receiving bruises and the other suffering facial fractures.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slingshots and contact Barnett to receive a free replacement wrist strap.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.