Mission Archery Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
CPSC recall 14197. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The crossbow can fire an arrow unexpectedly without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to a Mission Archery authorized dealer for a free repair, or contact Mission Archery for instructions on shipping the product directly to them for a free repair, including shipping.
CPSC recall 14197 has the recall date 3 Jun 2014. The notice names the firm Mathews Archery Inc., dba Mission Archery. The recall has about 9,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Archery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Mission Archery has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 9,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Mission Archery crossbows that have the automatic safety located behind the trigger at rear of scope mount, models MXB 320, MXB Dagger, MXB 400 and MXB 360; and serial numbers ranging from XB04879 to XB16555. The crossbows were sold in black, lost camo AT (a three-color camouflage pattern with light brown, dark brown, dark green), white camo and pink camo pattern. The crossbows measure between 29 and 35 inches long and were available individually or as part of a package that included a black scope, quiver, three bolts and a rope cocking aid. Mission by Mathews is engraved on the left rear side of the crossbow's rail. The serial number is located on the underside of the rail directly behind the safety. Mission and the model name are printed on each limb. |
| Product | MXB crossbows, About 9,500, Archery |
| Sold at | Archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide including from May 2013 through April 2014 for between $600 and $1,300. |
| Manufacturer | Mathews Archery Inc., dba Mission Archery |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,500Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Archery
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Mathews Archery Inc., dba Mission Archery
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14197. https://recallregister.com/product/1699-mission-archery-recalls-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 14197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mission Archery has received three reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide including from May 2013 through April 2014 for between $600 and $1,300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,500