The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·21186·Announced 2021-08-18

Ravin White Arrow Nocks Recalled for Injury Risk

Ravin Crossbows is recalling white arrow nocks that can fail to engage properly with the bowstring, allowing the crossbow to discharge unexpectedly during re-nocking and causing finger injuries. About 220,000 units are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source documents 21 serious finger injuries reported, meeting the Severe criterion of injury reports with significant harm. The hazard involves unintended discharge of a mechanical device capable of causing puncture and laceration injuries, requiring immediate consumer action.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The nocks were sold in packages of 12 from October 2016 through November 2017 at retailers including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, and Dick's Sporting Goods. They were also sold as original equipment with Ravin R9 and R15 crossbows and Ravin arrows. About 220,000 units were distributed in the United States, plus about 3,600 in Canada.

If the white 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, posing an injury hazard. The manufacturer has received 51 reports of finger injuries while nocking or re-nocking the white nocks, including 21 serious injuries. An additional 28 new finger injuries have been reported since the original recall announcement in December 2017.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks. Contact Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email [email protected], or visit www.ravincrossbows.com and select "Safety & Instruction" then "Notices" for free replacement orange nocks and up to $1 merchandise credit per recalled nock returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for safe crossbow operation.

The recalled product

Product
Ravin® white arrow nocks
Manufacturer
Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Equipment / Crossbow Accessories
Hazard
  • mechanical-failure
  • unintended-discharge
  • finger-injury
  • laceration
Affected units
220,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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