The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13220·Announced 2013-06-19

Easton Recalls Axis Arrows Due to Breakage and Injury Hazard

Easton is recalling specific batches of Axis archery arrows because they can break when fired, posing a risk of injury to users and 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 arrows can break and hit users or bystanders, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Easton Technical Products Inc. is recalling approximately 20,700 Easton Axis arrows in the United States and 1,800 in Canada. The recall involves carbon composite arrows used for hunting and target archery in four different sizes and batch numbers: size 300 (batch 13169686), size 340 (batch 13170143), size 400 (batch 13170142), and size 500 (batch 13169487). The arrows are black with green and gray graphics and feature printed Axis, Focused Energy, and Easton branding.

The arrows are being recalled because they can break when fired, potentially hitting unintended targets, including the user and bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected arrows were sold at archery specialty stores and major sporting goods retailers, including Academy Sports, Bass Pro, Cabela's, Gander Mountain, and Scheels, from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $154 per dozen. Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.

The recalled product

Product
Easton Axis arrows
Manufacturer
Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Archery Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
20,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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