CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows

Recalled November 19, 2002 · CPSC recall 03039 · Bear Archery

Hazard

The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

Units

About 2,250

Incidents / injuries

Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use, with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.

Description

These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, contact Bear Archery at (800) 342-4751 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to Bear Archery, LLC, 4600 S.W. 41st Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608.

Product

Compound Bows

Distributed by

Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla.

Retailers

Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →