Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
CPSC Recall #06-213 — July 13, 2006
Product
Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows. 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.Name of Product: Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound CrossbowsUnits: About 2,000 Manufacturer: Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Bear Archery Customer Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]'s Media Contact: Larry Gajderowicz at (800) 467-2281.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
Units Affected
About 2,000
Sold At
Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.
Manufacturer
Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.
Manufactured In
United States