CPSC recall 24-180, announced April 4, 2024, covers Excalibur Crossbow US C2 Crank Cocking Aid for Crossbows (about 15,000 units). The C2 Crank's cocking hooks can break during use, causing flying plastic hook projectiles, posing impact injury and laceration hazards to the user and bystanders. The notice cites 538 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled C2 Crank and contact Excalibur Crossbow to receive instructions on receiving free replacement rope and hooks. Recall contact: call 888-689-1289, go to www.excaliburcrossbow.com, or email warranty@excaliburcrossbow.com.
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UPC or product codes
626192021991Which products are included?
This recall involves Excalibur Crossbow's C2 Crank sold as a cocking aid for crossbows. The C2 Crank has two plastic cocking hooks attached to the string of the C2 Crank. The C2 Crank was sold in black. The "Excalibur Crossbow" logo is on the front of the unit. The part number 2199 and the UPC number 626192021991 are located on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The C2 Crank's cocking hooks can break during use, causing flying plastic hook projectiles, posing impact injury and laceration hazards to the user and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Excalibur has received 538 reports of the C2 Crank cocking aid hooks breaking during use, resulting in plastic projectiles flying and hitting consumers, including one injury where a consumer reportedly suffered a permanent eye injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled C2 Crank and contact Excalibur Crossbow to receive instructions on receiving free replacement rope and hooks.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Excalibur Crossbow US
- Manufacturer
- Excalibur Crossbow US LLC, of Canada
- Recall number
- 24-180
- Units
- About 15,000 (In addition, about 3,920 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, and other stores nationwide and online at excaliburcrossbow.com, ebay.com and amazon.com from January 2008 through December 2021 for about $190.
Recall contact information
Excalibur Crossbow toll-free at 888-689-1289 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at warranty@excaliburcrossbow.com, online at www.excaliburcrossbow.com and click on "Recalls" or https://excaliburcrossbow.com/c2-crank-recall/ for more information.
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