CPSC recall 21-186, announced August 18, 2021, covers Ravin® white arrow nocks (about 220,000 units). If the white 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 the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users. The notice cites 51 incident reports and 21 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. 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 in a package of 12 and also as original equipment with Ravin R9 and R15 crossbows and with Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about .9 inches long.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the white 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 the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 51 reports of finger injuries while nocking or re-nocking the white nocks, including 21 serious injuries, and 28 new finger injuries reported since the original recall announcement. The firm has also received reports of other injuries resulting from maintenance and other issues.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows and nocks.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ravin Crossbows
- Manufacturer
- Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis.
- Recall number
- 21-186
- Units
- About 220,000 (In addition, about 3,600 in Canada) (The original recall was announced in December 2017)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's 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 & Instruction" then "Notices" for more information.
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