Power-master pistol crossbows
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
WHAM-O Manufacturing Company recalled approximately 15,000 "Powermaster" rifle and pistol crossbows manufactured between September 1, 1974, and March 25, 1976, due to a laceration hazard. The affected models are rifle crossbows Model Nos. 106 and 108, and pistol crossbows Model No. 718. These products may contain a latch that was not heat treated, which could cause the bow to fire prematurely after being cocked and the safety released, posing an unreasonable risk of injury. The rifle model retailed for approximately $60 and the pistol version for approximately $40.
WHAM-O Manufacturing Company is out of business, and no remedy is available. According to the recall notice, consumers who believe they have one of these products should discard or destroy them. As of the recall announcement, neither WHAM-O nor the Consumer Product Safety Commission had received reports of any injuries associated with this defect.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Laceration
Rifle & Pistol Crossbows Recalled by WHAM-O NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 12, 1976, Revised August 22, 2005 Release # 76-022 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. CPSC And Wham-O Manufacturing Company Warn Of Possible Hazard In Crossbows WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 12) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with WHAM-O Manufacturing Company, San Gabriel, California, announced the recall of approximately 15,000 "Power- master" rifle crossbows and pistol crossbows which may pose an unreasonable risk of injury. 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, which consist of an aluminum bow positioned on a rifle-type or pistol-type mechanism, may contain a latch that was not heat treated. Once the bow has been cocked and the safety released this possible defect could cause the bow to fire prematurely. These products have been sold nationwide and are primarily intended for hunting. The rifle model retails for approximately $60; the pistol version for approximately $40. The firm is out of business and there is no longer any remedy available. Consumers who think they may have one of these products should discard or destroy them. WHAM-O had notified all retailers and distributors of these cross- bows by letter and requested that notices be posted in stores at point of sale advising customers of the possible defect. WHAM-O voluntarily reported the possible defect to the Commission in March 1976. Neither WHAM-O nor the Commission has learned of any injuries associated with the possible defect in these crossbows.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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