CPSC recall 18-057, announced December 11, 2017, covers Ravin arrow nocks (about 220,000 units). If the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users. The notice cites 44 incident reports and 6 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks. Recall contact: call 888-298-6335, go to www.ravincrossbows.com, or email nockupdate@ravincrossbows.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold separately in a package of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about 0.9 inches long.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 44 reports of the arrow nocks malfunctioning. There were 23 reports of finger injuries, including six serious injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows
- Manufacturer
- Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis.
- Recall number
- 18-057
- Units
- About 220,000 nocks (In addition, about 3,600 nocks were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dicks Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2017 for between $8 and $15 when sold separately from other equipment. The arrow nocks were also included as original equipment with Ravin crossbows sold for between $1,500 and $2,000 and Ravin arrows sold for between $75 and $110.
Recall contact information
Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at nockupdate@ravincrossbows.com or online at www.ravincrossbows.com and click on Safety and Instructions for more information.
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