CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows
CPSC recall 03039 · announced November 19, 2002 · Bear Archery · 2,250 units affected
The product
These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.
The hazard
The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use, with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.
Sold at: Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Bear Archery at (800) 342-4751 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to Bear Archery, LLC, 4600 S.W. 41st Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.