Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3317.
The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows: Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340 Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350 Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325 Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301 Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300. The model name is written on the outside of the bow's bottom limb. The model number is written on the product manual.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3317.
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hunting And Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And By Web Retailers And In Catalogs From July 2004 Through January 2006 For Between $300 And $800. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3317.
For more information, contact Bear Archery Customer Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at safetyinfo@escaladesports.com
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Hunting And Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And By Web Retailers And In Catalogs From July 2004 Through January 2006 For Between $300 And $800. Recall FAQ
Hunting And Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And By Web Retailers And In Catalogs From July 2004 Through January 2006 For Between $300 And $800. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms. The notice was published on July 14, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,000 units are potentially affected.