CPSC recall 13-220, announced June 19, 2013, covers Easton Axis arrows (20,700 units). The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows. Recall contact: call (888) 380-6234, or go to www.eastonarchery.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Easton Technical Products
- Manufacturer
- Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Recall number
- 13-220
- Units
- 20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Archery specialty stores and Academy Sports, Bass Pro, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and Scheels stores nationwide from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $154 per dozen.
Easton Axis arrows
CPSC product type: Archery
Recall contact information
Easton Technical Products; toll-free at (888) 380-6234 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastonarchery.com and click on Axis Recall for more information or go to www.axisrecall.com.
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