Hanging bow scales recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

June 23, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Recall number

16203

Sold / distributed

Academy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Gun World & Archery Shop, Scheel's and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Eder's, OctoberMountainProducts.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $30.

Why it was recalled

The mounting ring on the scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user.

What was recalled

This recall involves OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales that measure the user's peak or holding weight in archery and bow hunting. The orange plastic pocket-size, portable scales measure about 8 inches long by 4 inches wide by 1.2 inches deep. They have three buttons on the front. On one end of the scale there is a hook and a metal ring on the other. M-100 and the OMP logo are printed in black lettering on the front of the scale.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging bow scales and contact October Mountain Products to receive a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.