Recall: Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

Description: 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.

Name of product: Crossbows

Units: About 3,800

Hazard: The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

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

Recall date: December 20, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.

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.

Importers: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Consumer contact: 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 number: 17-058