Bear Archery · Recalled
Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
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.
- Units
- About 2,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $300–$800
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 14 2006; last revised JUL 03 2024.