CPSC recall · Reported July 8, 2015
Barnett Outdoors Recalls Slingshots Due to Risk of Injury
The slingshot's wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the slingshot's pouch is pulled back which can result in the body of the slingshot snapping back and striking the use…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Barnett Outdoors Black Widow slingshots. The recalled slingshot is a….
Barnett Outdoors Recalls Slingshots Due to Risk of Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 8, 2015. Reason: The slingshot's wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the slingshot's pouch is pulled back which can …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slingshots and contact Barnett to re…. Verify recall #15176 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The slingshot's wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the slingshot's pouch is pulled back which can ….
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- agency class
- July 8, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15176 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Barnett Outdoors Black Widow slingshots. The recalled slingshot is about 6 inches tall. It has a black plastic handgrip with red linear rubber studs on the palm side, a silver metal fork and silver metal folding wrist brace. The folding wrist brace has a black, soft plastic wrist strap. The wrist strap on recalled slingshots does not have an X where the ends of the wrist strap slide onto the wrist brace. The slingshot was sold with translucent beige tubular rubber bands with a gray suede pouch attached.
Reason for recall
The slingshot's wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the slingshot's pouch is pulled back which can result in the body of the slingshot snapping back and striking the user.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slingshots and contact Barnett to receive a free replacement wrist strap.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15176 |
| Date reported | July 8, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 8, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 88,000 (in addition, 16,000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled slingshots and contact Barnett to receive a free replacement wrist strap.
- Check the recall number (15176) 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.
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