CPSC recall 16-230, announced July 21, 2016, covers Crosman Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows (about 1,400 units). Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Recall contact: call 866-583-7340, or go to www.crosman.com.
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This recall involves rope cocking devices shipped by Crosman Corporation with Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows with serial numbers beginning with "015." The serial number is printed on the right side of the crossbow above the trigger.
Which products are included?
This recall involves rope cocking devices shipped by Crosman Corporation with Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows with serial numbers beginning with "015." The serial number is printed on the right side of the crossbow above the trigger. The Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbow has a camouflaged stock and measures 36.5 inches long. The rope cocking device is a rope with a black plastic "T" shaped handle at each end. A pair of black plastic tabbed hooks are connected to the rope. The rope cocking device measures 45 inches from handle to handle. The words "CENTERPOINT" and "SNIPER 370" are printed on the crossbow's frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
Incidents and injuries
Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Crosman has contacted all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Crosman
- Recall number
- 16-230
- Units
- About 1,400
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy, Cabela's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350.
- Importer
- Crosman Corporation of Bloomfield, N.Y.
Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows
CPSC product type: Archery
Recall contact information
Crosman Corporation toll-free at 866-583-7340 any time or online at www.crosman.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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