Bohning Recalls Hunting Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
CPSC recall 13724. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the auto-safety mechanism appears to be on and the trigger is pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. In addition, the crossbow limbs can crack or break under normal use.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact Bohning to return the crossbows for a full refund. Bohning is contacting customers directly.
CPSC recall 13724 has the recall date 12 Feb 2013. The notice names the firm The Bohning. The recall has about 150 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Hunting Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 150 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves "The Siege" hunting crossbows with model numbers 315, 330, 355 and 375. "The Siege" and the model numbers are printed in large lettering directly above the trigger mechanism. "Bohning/Middleton Crossbow," "Patent pending" and serial number are engraved on opposite sides of the rear barrel of each crossbow. The serial number, 12-XXX, is unique for each crossbow. The crossbows measure 36 to 39 inches in length, are camouflage/black in color and have a scope mounted on the top. The crossbows were sold with a scope, arrow quiver, quiver brackets, cocking aid and a string changer. |
| Product | Middleton Siege Crossbows, About 150, Hunting Accessories |
| Sold at | Sporting goods stores in Texas and Pennsylvania and online at www.bohning.com from June 2012 through October 2012 for between $675 and $985. |
| Importer | The Bohning Company Ltd |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Hunting Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name The Bohning
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13724The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13724. https://recallregister.com/product/1496-bohning-recalls-hunting-crossbows-due-to-injury-hazard-can-fire-unexpe/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13724 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods stores in Texas and Pennsylvania and online at www.bohning.com from June 2012 through October 2012 for between $675 and $985.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13724?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13724?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150