TenPoint and Wicked Ridge Crossbows Recalled for Unexpected Firing Hazard
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is recalling about 127,000 crossbows because they may fire unexpectedly after the safety is re-engaged, 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, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is recalling approximately 127,000 TenPoint and Wicked Ridge crossbows. The recall involves nine specific models manufactured between 2011 and 2014, including the TenPoint Shadow Ultra-Lite, Turbo XLT II, Titan Extreme, Maverick HP, GT Flex, and Phantom CLS-S, as well as the Wicked Ridge Raider CLS, Invader HP, and Warrior HL.
The crossbows are being recalled because the safety mechanism may fail to prevent the crossbow from firing under certain circumstances after it has been re-engaged. TenPoint has received 19 reports of arrows releasing when consumers pulled the trigger in this manner. The company has not reported any injuries associated with these incidents.
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected crossbows. To determine if their crossbow is affected, consumers should check the serial number located on the left side of the barrel below the trigger box against the list of affected serial numbers provided by the manufacturer. Consumers can contact TenPoint Crossbow Technologies for instructions on how to inspect the crossbow and receive a free repair if it poses an unexpected firing hazard.
The recalled product
- Product
- TenPoint and Wicked Ridge crossbows
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 127,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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