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CPSC recall · Reported June 19, 2013

Axis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard

The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.

Recall #
13220
Affected scope
20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
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Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah recalled This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, includ… - a moderate-severity action.

Axis Arrows Recalled by Easton Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah in June 19, 2013. Reason: The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive…. Verify recall #13220 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders..

Moderate
severity level
June 19, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13220 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13220) was formally reported on June 19, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada.

The documented reason for this recall is: The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows.

Reason for recall

The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 13220
Date reported June 19, 2013
Date initiated June 19, 2013
Recalling firm Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Affected scope 20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.

  • Check the recall number (13220) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Easton Axis arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows.. Recalled by Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah. Units affected: 20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 19, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13220.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13220) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 19, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.