The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06213·Announced 2006-07-14

Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms

Bear Archery is recalling approximately 2,000 Fred Bear compound crossbows because the triggers may fire without being pulled, posing a risk to bystanders.

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 the trigger can fire unintentionally, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla., is recalling approximately 2,000 Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows. The recall involves five specific models: Outfitter XB340 (model number AFB8959340), Fred Bear F340 (model number AFB8949350), Fred Bear F325 (model number AFB8949325), Fred Bear F300+ (model number AFB8949301), and Fred Bear F300 (model number AFB8949300). The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb, and the model number is written on the product manual.

The recall is being conducted because the triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from the "safe" to "fire" position without pulling the trigger. This defect could result in bystanders being unintentionally hit by an arrow. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected crossbows were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide, by web retailers, and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800. Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact Bear Archery Customer Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected], for a free trigger replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows
Manufacturer
Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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