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BowTech Archery The General Compound Bows

Description: Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2009 Release #09-132 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 689-1289 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: “The General” Compound Bows Units: About 8,000 Manufacturer: BowTech Archery, of Eugene, Ore. Hazard: The ends of the bow’s limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 255 reports of the bow’s limbs breaking, including 11 reports of lacerations, abrasions, or contusions when pieces from the breaking bow struck the user. Description: This recall involves the “The General” compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration below) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns; target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word “BowTech” and a label with “The General” on the center pivot point of the bottom limb. Sold at: Authorized BowTech Dealers nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for about $800. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BowTech Archery at (888) 689-1289 anytime or visit the company’s Web site at www.bowtecharchery.com [Learn More]

BowTech Archery The General Compound Bows Recall Information

Country of OriginUnited States
Recall Date02/18/2009
Recall ID5139
Recall Number09132
Product TypeHunting Accessories
HazardExplosion/Projectiles
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