CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows

The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.

Recall #: 03039
Affected scope: About 2,250

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla. recalled These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and ….

CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows was recalled by Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla. in November 19, 2002. Reason: The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a …. Verify recall #03039 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers..

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agency class: November 19, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03039 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.

Reason for recall

The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03039
Date reported	November 19, 2002
Date initiated	November 19, 2002
Recalling firm	Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla.
Affected scope	About 2,250
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 19, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03039.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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