Crossbows
CPSC Recall #17-049 - December 8, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-049 |
| Recall Date | December 8, 2016 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 3,300 |
| Importer | Barnett Outdoors LLC, of Tarpon Springs, Fla. |
| Manufactured In | United States (crossbows), China (sensors) |
Where It Was Sold
| Cabela’s |
| Bass Pro Shops |
| Dicks Sporting Goods and other retailers and dealers nationwide from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $800 and $1 |
| 600. |
Product
Crossbows
Description
This recall involves six models of Barnett crossbows that can be identified by their model numbers printed on the limbs of the riser and dome label on the bow. The following crossbows are included in the recall: Name of Product Model Barnett Ghost 415 Monochrome 78044 Barnett Ghost 415 Mossy Oak 78059 Browning OneSixTwo 80004 Browning OneSixOne 80005 Barnett Razr Ice 78212 Barnett Razr 78210 The Barnett Ghost 415 Monochrome and the Barnett Ghost 415 Mossy Oak crossbows have their model names printed on each side and twice on the front of the crossbows. The Browning OneSixTwo and OneSixOne have their names printed on the front of the crossbows. The Barnett Razr Ice is blue with “RazrIce” printed on both sides and the front of the crossbow. The Barnett Razr is silver with “Razr” printed on the front of the crossbow. The safety on the Barnett affected triggers is silver in color and the safety on the affected Browning triggers is black.
Hazard
The crossbow’s sensor that senses whether an arrow is properly loaded can malfunction and can cause the crossbow to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Incidents & Injuries
Barnett has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in one report of a hand laceration.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact the firm for a free replacement trigger with a nock sensor.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
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.