Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

Recall #: 17058
Affected scope: About 3,800

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

Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich. recalled This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camoufl….

Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich. in December 20, 2016. Reason: The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystand…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon…. Verify recall #17058 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystand….

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agency class: December 20, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17058 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

This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have "Blade" printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13-inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.

Reason for recall

The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.

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	17058
Date reported	December 20, 2016
Date initiated	December 20, 2016
Recalling firm	Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Affected scope	About 3,800
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 crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17058.

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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