Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 17058. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
CPSC recall 17058 has the recall date 20 Dec 2016. The notice names the firm Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express. The recall has about 3,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have "Blade" printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13-inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow. |
| Product | Crossbows, About 3,800 |
| Sold at | Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers and other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $250 and $300. |
| Importer | Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express |
| Distributor | Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,800Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls on the register that name Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17058. https://recallregister.com/product/7939-carbon-express-recalls-crossbows-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 17058 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers and other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $250 and $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17058?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17058?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,800