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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly

Agency Publication Date: April 22, 2014
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Summary

Excalibur is recalling approximately 1,000 Matrix Mega 405 crossbows because they can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled. These crossbows were sold in a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern between February 2014 and March 2014. One report has been received of the crossbow firing unexpectedly, though no injuries have occurred. Excalibur is offering a free inspection and repair for all affected units.

Risk

The crossbow mechanism can fail, allowing an arrow to be discharged even if the trigger is not engaged. This poses a significant risk of accidental injury to the user or anyone standing nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the left side of the crossbow stock for a label that says 'Matrix 405' and verify the pattern is a mossy oak treestand camouflage.
  2. Immediately stop using any Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbow affected by this recall.
  3. Return the crossbow to the original place of purchase for a free inspection and repair by the manufacturer.
  4. Alternatively, contact Excalibur Crossbow directly at 800-463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for shipping instructions. Excalibur will cover all shipping costs for the repair.
  5. Visit www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on 'Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners' for additional details.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Excalibur will pay for shipping.

Contact: Excalibur Crossbow at (800) 463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on "Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbow
Date Ranges: February 2014 - March 2014

Product Images

Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbow

Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbow

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14154
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Excalibur Crossbow Inc., of Canada
Sold By: Sporting goods stores nationwide including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply and Woody's Sporting Goods from February 2014 through March 2014 for about $1,000 for the crossbow and $1,400 when sold as a package with the crossbow, arrows, a scope and other equipment.
Manufactured In: Canada
Units Affected: About 1,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Excalibur Crossbow at (800) 463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on "Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 4, 2015

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