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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-02-18

Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart

Is my product affected?

The General Compound Bows

  • Brand BowTech Archery, of Eugene, Ore.

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

What happened

BowTech Archery is recalling "The General" compound bows in both hunting and target models with 60 and 70-pound draw weights that lack a collet in the limb. The bows are approximately 31 inches long with draw lengths of 26-30 inches, feature laminated wood grips engraved with "BowTech," and have a "The General" label on the center pivot point of the bottom limb. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns while target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain finishes.

The recalled bows can unexpectedly break apart during use, with the ends of the limbs breaking and sending fragments toward the user or bystanders, creating an injury risk. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair.

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

Hazard

The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair.

Details from the source

This recall involves the "The General" compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns; target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word "BowTech" and a label with "The General" on the center pivot point of the bottom 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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