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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Ravin Crossbows Recalls Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 11, 2017
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Summary

Ravin Crossbows is recalling approximately 220,000 white plastic clip-on arrow nocks because they can fail to fully engage with the bowstring. This defect can cause the crossbow to fail to fire when the trigger is pulled or, more dangerously, to discharge unexpectedly while a user is attempting to re-nock an arrow. There have been 44 reports of these nocks malfunctioning, resulting in 23 finger injuries, including six serious injuries. The affected white nocks were sold as original equipment with Ravin brand crossbows and arrows, and separately in packages of 12, between October 2016 and November 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using these white nocks and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Risk

If the nock does not fully clip onto the bowstring, the energy from the crossbow can release unexpectedly during the re-nocking process. This poses a significant risk of finger and hand injuries from the high-tension bowstring or moving parts.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using all white plastic molded clip-on nocks for Ravin brand crossbows.
  2. Check your crossbow equipment and arrow supply for white plastic nocks measuring approximately 0.9 inches long. These were sold both separately in 12-packs and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and arrows.
  3. Contact Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or via email at nockupdate@ravincrossbows.com to receive free replacement nocks.
  4. Visit www.ravincrossbows.com and click on 'Safety and Instructions' for additional information regarding this replacement program.
  5. For further questions or to report an injury, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrow nocks and contact Ravin® Crossbows for free replacement nocks.

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Ravin arrow nocks (Set of 12)
UPC Codes:
815942021316
Date Ranges: October 2016 - November 2017
Product: Ravin brand crossbows (included white nocks as original equipment)
Date Ranges: October 2016 - November 2017
Product: Ravin arrows (included white nocks as original equipment)
Date Ranges: October 2016 - November 2017

Product Images

Recalled arrow nocks with packaging

Recalled arrow nocks with packaging

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18057
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Venatics Inc. and Ravin Crossbows LLC., of Superior, Wis.
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 220,000 nocks (In addition, about 3,600 nocks were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: December 11, 2017

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