CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Laceration
CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100.
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.
Manufacturer
Bear Archery
Recall Number
03039
Product Information
Product Name
Bear Archery Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior bows
Product Type
Hunting Accessories
Manufacturer Name
Bear Archery
Distributed By
Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla.