CPSC recall 14-154, announced April 22, 2014, covers Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows (about 1,000 units). The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 463-1817, or go to www.excaliburcrossbow.org.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Matrix 405 is printed on a label on the left side of the stock.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbows. Matrix 405 is printed on a label on the left side of the stock. The crossbow was sold in a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern. The crossbow measures about 36 inches long and was sold individually or as part of a package with a black scope, four-arrow quiver and bracket, four arrows, four 150-grain field points and a rope-cocking aid.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Excalibur has received one report of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Excalibur will pay for shipping.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Excalibur Crossbow
- Manufacturer
- Excalibur Crossbow Inc., of Canada
- Recall number
- 14-154
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores nationwide including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply and Woody's Sporting Goods from February 2014 through March 2014 for about $1,000 for the crossbow and $1,400 when sold as a package with the crossbow, arrows, a scope and other equipment.
Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows
CPSC product type: Archery
Recall contact information
Excalibur Crossbow at (800) 463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on "Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners" for more information.
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