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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-04-22

Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly

Is my product affected?

Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows

  • Brand Excalibur Crossbow Inc., of Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Excalibur has recalled its Matrix Mega 405 crossbows because they can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, creating a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. The affected crossbows are identifiable by "Matrix 405" printed on a label on the left side of the stock and feature a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern. The crossbow measures approximately 36 inches long and was sold either individually or as part of a package that included a black scope, four-arrow quiver and bracket, four arrows, four 150-grain field points, and a rope-cocking aid.

Consumers who own a recalled crossbow should immediately stop using it and return it to the place of purchase to send to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur directly for instructions on shipping the product to them for free repair. Excalibur will cover all shipping costs.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Excalibur will pay for shipping.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbows. Matrix 405 is printed on a label on the left side of the stock. The crossbow was sold in a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern. The crossbow measures about 36 inches long and was sold individually or as part of a package with a black scope, four-arrow quiver and bracket, four arrows, four 150-grain field points and a rope-cocking aid.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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