BowTech Archery · Recalled
Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart
The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
- Units
- About 8,000
- Reports
- 255
- Injuries
- 11
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $800
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves the "The General" compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns; target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word "BowTech" and a label with "The General" on the center pivot point of the bottom limb.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized BowTech Dealers nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for about $800.
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- BowTech Archery, of Eugene, Ore.
Incident log
The firm has received 255 reports of the bow's limbs breaking, including 11 reports of lacerations, abrasions, or contusions when pieces from the breaking bow struck the user.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair.
For more information, contact BowTech Archery at (888) 689-1289 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.bowtecharchery.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 FEB 18 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
