The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·76022·Announced 1976-04-12

Wham-O Recalls Power-master Crossbows Due to Premature Firing Risk

Wham-O is recalling approximately 15,000 Power-master rifle and pistol crossbows because a latch defect may cause the bow to fire prematurely. Consumers should discard or destroy these products.

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 (premature firing of a crossbow) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Wham-O Manufacturing Company are recalling approximately 15,000 "Power-master" rifle and pistol crossbows. The recall affects rifle crossbow Model Nos. 106 and 108, and pistol crossbows Model No. 718, which were manufactured between September 1, 1974, and March 25, 1976. These products consist of an aluminum bow positioned on a rifle-type or pistol-type mechanism and were sold nationwide, primarily for hunting.

The hazard involves a latch that may not have been heat treated. Once the bow is cocked and the safety is released, this defect could cause the bow to fire prematurely, posing an unreasonable risk of injury. Neither Wham-O nor the CPSC has reported any injuries associated with this defect.

Wham-O is out of business, and no remedy is available. Consumers who possess these products are advised to discard or destroy them. Wham-O had previously notified retailers and distributors to post notices at the point of sale regarding this possible defect.

The recalled product

Product
Power-master pistol crossbows
Manufacturer
Wham-O
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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