The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18057·Announced 2017-12-11

Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard

Ravin Crossbows is recalling approximately 220,000 white plastic arrow nocks because they may malfunction, posing an injury hazard to users.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 injury has been reported (23 finger injuries, 6 serious), but no fatalities or FDA Class I classification is present, fitting the 'High' criteria for injury reports without critical severity.

Plain-English summary

Ravin Crossbows LLC. and Venatics Inc. are recalling approximately 220,000 white plastic molded clip-on arrow nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The nocks were sold separately in packages of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and arrows. Additionally, about 3,600 nocks were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to an injury hazard. If the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled. This can result in the bow discharging while the user is re-nocking the arrow. The company has received 44 reports of the nocks malfunctioning, including 23 reports of finger injuries, six of which were serious.

The nocks were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and other stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2017. They were sold separately for between $8 and $15, or included with crossbows priced between $1,500 and $2,000 and arrows priced between $75 and $110.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement nocks. Contact information is available via toll-free phone, email, or the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Ravin arrow nocks
Manufacturer
Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports & Recreation
Hazard
Affected units
220,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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