Mission Archery Recalls MXB Crossbows Due to Unexpected Firing Hazard
Mission Archery is recalling about 9,500 MXB crossbows because they can fire unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury risk.
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 (crossbow) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Mission Archery is recalling approximately 9,500 MXB crossbows, including models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400, and MXB 360. The recall involves units with serial numbers ranging from XB04879 to XB16555. These crossbows were sold in various colors and patterns, including black, lost camo AT, white camo, and pink camo, and were available individually or as packages with accessories.
The crossbows are being recalled because the automatic safety mechanism can fail, causing the crossbow to fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled. This defect poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. Mission Archery has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly, but no injuries have been reported.
The recalled crossbows were sold at archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide from May 2013 through April 2014 for between $600 and $1,300. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair. Alternatively, consumers can contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping costs.
The recalled product
- Product
- MXB crossbows
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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