Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 16230. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crosman to receive instructions on returning it for a replacement rope cocking device without tabs. Crosman has contacted all known purchasers.
CPSC recall 16230 has the recall date 21 Jul 2016. The notice names the firm Crosman. The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Archery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,400 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves rope cocking devices shipped by Crosman Corporation with Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows with serial numbers beginning with "015." The serial number is printed on the right side of the crossbow above the trigger. The Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbow has a camouflaged stock and measures 36.5 inches long. The rope cocking device is a rope with a black plastic "T" shaped handle at each end. A pair of black plastic tabbed hooks are connected to the rope. The rope cocking device measures 45 inches from handle to handle. The words "CENTERPOINT" and "SNIPER 370" are printed on the crossbow's frame. |
| Product | Rope cocking devices for Centerpoint Sniper 370 Crossbows, About 1,400, Archery |
| Sold at | Academy, Cabela's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350. |
| Importer | Crosman Corporation |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Archery
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Crosman
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2024 | Crosman Recalls Icon Air Rifles Due to Injury Hazard |
| 2 Oct 2003 | CPSC, Crosman Corporation Announce Recall of Air Rifles |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16230The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16230. https://recallregister.com/product/7807-crosman-recalls-crossbow-rope-cocking-devices-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16230 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Academy, Cabela's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16230?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16230?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,400