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CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 19, 2002
Recalled Bow
Recalled Bow

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use, with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.

Product description

These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.

Sold on

Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Bear Archery at (800) 342-4751 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to Bear Archery, LLC, 4600 S.W. 41st Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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