Barnett Outdoors Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

Crossbows

Date of Recall

2016-12-08

CPSC Release Number

17-049

Manufactured In

United States (crossbows), China (sensors)

Units

About 3,300

Importer

Barnett Outdoors LLC, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.

Sold By

Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Dicks Sporting Goods and other retailers and dealers nationwide from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $800 and $1,600.  

Problem/Hazard

The sensor that senses whether an arrow is properly loaded can malfunction, which can cause the crossbow to fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

Injuries/Incidents

Barnett has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in one report of a hand laceration.

Description

This recall involves six models of Barnett crossbows that can be identified by their model numbers printed on the limbs of the riser and dome label on the bow. The following crossbows are included in the recall:

Name of Product	Model
Barnett Ghost 415 Monochrome	78044
Barnett Ghost 415 Mossy Oak	78059
Browning OneSixTwo	80004
Browning OneSixOne	80005
Barnett Razr Ice	78212
Barnett Razr	78210

The Barnett Ghost 415 Monochrome and the Barnett Ghost 415 Mossy Oak crossbows have their model names printed on each side and twice on the front of the crossbows. The Browning OneSixTwo and OneSixOne have their names printed on the front of the crossbows. The Barnett Razr Ice is blue with "RazrIce" printed on both sides and the front of the crossbow. The Barnett Razr is silver with "Razr" printed on the front of the crossbow. The safety on the Barnett affected triggers is silver in color and the safety on the affected Browning triggers is black.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact the firm for a free replacement trigger with a nock sensor.

Consumer Contact

Barnett Outdoors at 800-237-4907 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at www.barnettcrossbows.com and click on "Crossbow Recall" for more information.

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