Compound Bows Recalled by BowTech Archery; Bow Can Unexpectedly Break Apart
CPSC recall 09132. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The ends of the bow's limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bows and contact their dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 09132 has the recall date 18 Feb 2009. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The recall has about 8,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Hunting Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 255 reports of the bow's limbs breaking, including 11 reports of lacerations, abrasions, or contusions when pieces from the breaking bow struck the user. |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the "The General" compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in camouflage patterns; target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word "BowTech" and a label with "The General" on the center pivot point of the bottom limb. |
| Product | The General Compound Bows, About 8,000, Hunting Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized BowTech Dealers nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for about $800. |
| Firm | The CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons. |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Hunting Accessories
- 1%
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09132. https://recallregister.com/product/5139-compound-bows-recalled-by-bowtech-archery-bow-can-unexpectedly-break-a/. 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 09132 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 255 reports of the bow's limbs breaking, including 11 reports of lacerations, abrasions, or contusions when pieces from the breaking bow struck the user.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized BowTech Dealers nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for about $800.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09132?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States