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12-15-2016, 08:08 PM
Barnett Outdoors Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Crossbows

Hazard: The sensor that senses whether an arrow is properly loaded can malfunction, which can cause the crossbow to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.


Remedy: Repair


Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact the firm for a free replacement trigger with a nock sensor.


Consumer Contact: Barnett Outdoors at 800-234-4907 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at www.barnettoutdoors.com (http://www.barnettoutdoors.com/) and click on “Crossbow Recall” for more information.


Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Barnett-Outdoors-Recalls-Crossbows


Recall Details


Units: About 3,300

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 Products available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Barnett-Outdoors-Recalls-Crossbows



Incidents/Injuries: Barnett has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in one report of a hand laceration.


Sold at: 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.


Importer: Barnett Outdoors LLC, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.