Crossbows recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 8, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Barnett Outdoors Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

Recall number

17049

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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