CPSC recall · Reported August 18, 2021
Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Additional Incidents; Nearly Two Dozen Serious Injuries Reported
If the white nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking the…
Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis. recalled This recall involves all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin bran….
Ravin Crossbows Reannounces Recall of White Arrow Nocks Due to Injury Hazard and Addition… was recalled by Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis. in August 18, 2021. Reason: If the white nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigge…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin …. Verify recall #21186 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-If the white nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigge….
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- August 18, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21186 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 all white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The white arrow nocks were sold in a package of 12 and also as original equipment with Ravin R9 and R15 crossbows and with Ravin arrows. The white nocks measure about .9 inches long.
Reason for recall
If the white nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange nocks and up to a $1 merchandise credit for each recalled nock that is returned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and maintenance guidelines for continued safe operation of the crossbows and nocks.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21186 |
| Date reported | August 18, 2021 |
| Date initiated | August 18, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 220,000 (In addition, about 3,600 in Canada) (The original recall was announced in December 2017) |
| 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 white arrow nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacement orange no…
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- 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
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