CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 20, 2016

Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have "Blade" printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13-inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.

Contact Information

Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers and other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $250 and $300.
Injuries
The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
17058

Product Information

Product Name
Crossbows
Number of Units
About 3,800
Imported By
Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Distributed By
Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-211-5982
Website www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com
Full Contact Information

Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall for more information.