Precision Shooting Recalls Archery Crossbows Due to Unexpected Firing Hazard
Precision Shooting Equipment Inc. is recalling approximately 17,000 archery crossbows because they may fire unexpectedly, posing an injury risk 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 crossbow can fire unexpectedly, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Precision Shooting Equipment Inc. is recalling approximately 17,000 archery crossbows, including the FANG XT, FANG LT, and THRIVE models. The recall involves specific serial numbers ranging from 2404285 to 2514039. These crossbows were sold at retailers such as Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, and Kinsey's Archery, as well as online at PSE-archery.com, between October 2016 and August 2017 for prices between $300 and $500.
The crossbows are being recalled because they can fire or discharge unexpectedly, which poses an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders. Precision Shooting Equipment Inc. has received six reports of the crossbows firing unexpectedly, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to Precision Shooting for a free repair. Consumers can contact PSE at 800-477-7789 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.pse-archery.com to submit a request for repair using the Return Authorization Form.
The recalled product
- Product
- Crossbows
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 17,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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