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Recalled 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.
About 2,000
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 safetyinfo@escaladesports.com.
Recall Details
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 Crossbows
Units: 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 States
Remedy: 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 safetyinfo@escaladesports.com.
Firm's Media Contact: Larry Gajderowicz at (800) 467-2281.
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
None reported.
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