The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03039·Announced 2002-11-19

Bear Archery Recalls Junior Compound Bows Due to Limb Breakage Risk

Bear Archery is recalling about 2,250 junior-sized compound bows because the limbs can break during use, causing impact injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Bear Archery LLC is recalling approximately 2,250 junior-sized compound bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. These bows are camouflaged or black and were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores, mass merchants, and catalogs nationwide from September 2002 through October 2002 for between $75 and $100.

The recall was issued because the limbs of these bows can break during use, posing a risk of impact injuries to consumers. Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of the bows breaking, including reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Compound Bows
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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