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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-06-03

Mission Archery Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly

Is my product affected?

MXB crossbows

  • Brand Mathews Archery Inc., dba Mission Archery, of Sparta, Wis.

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

What happened

Mission Archery is recalling certain crossbow models because they can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, which poses an injury risk to users and bystanders. The affected crossbows are models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400, and MXB 360 with serial numbers ranging from XB04879 to XB16555. These crossbows were sold in various colors including black, lost camo, white camo, and pink camo, and were available individually or as part of packages that included accessories.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair. Alternatively, consumers can contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to the company for a free repair, with shipping included at no cost.

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

Hazard

The crossbow can fire an arrow unexpectedly 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 a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair, or contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping.

Details from the source

This recall involves Mission Archery crossbows that have the automatic safety located behind the trigger at rear of scope mount, models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400 and MXB 360; and serial numbers ranging from XB04879 to XB16555. The crossbows were sold in black, lost camo AT (a three-color camouflage pattern with light brown, dark brown, dark green), white camo and pink camo pattern. The crossbows measure between 29 and 35 inches long and were available individually or as part of a package that included a black scope, quiver, three bolts and a rope cocking aid. Mission by Mathews is engraved on the left rear side of the crossbow's rail. The serial number is located on the underside of the rail directly behind the safety. Mission and the model name are printed on each limb.

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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