Precision Shooting Recalls Archery Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 18038. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The crossbows can fire or discharge unexpectedly, 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 Precision Shooting for a free repair.
CPSC recall 18038 has the recall date 16 Nov 2017. The notice names the firm Precision Shooting Equipment. The recall has about 17,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 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 | PSE has received six reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all FANG XT, FANG LT and THRIVE archery crossbows with serial numbers 2404285-2514039. Both the Fang XT and Fang LT have a 19 inch wide axle-to-axle bow with a black foot stirrup attached to the front. The Thrive's bow is 18 inches wide axle-to-axle and has a folding black foot stirrup attached to the front. The Fang XT measurement is about 33 inches from end to end. the Fang LT measures 32 inches and the Thrive measures 32 to 35 inches. The models have split limbs made of fiberglass. Cam pulleys are mounted between the upper and lower halves of both limbs. They have an integrated barrel, pistol grip, and stock made of composite material. The crossbows come with a scope, under-mounted quiver, string stops, a cocking rope, and rail lube. The PSE logo and model names are on an emblem mounted above the trigger housing on the left and right sides of the crossbows. They are also printed onto the front of each limb. The serial number is on the bottom of the trigger grip.The model number can be found on the product hang tag and on the box. The Fang XT and LT come in Mossy Oak Country & Skullworks 2 camo and muddy girl colors. The Thrive comes in Mossy Oak Country.… |
| Product | Crossbows, About 17,000 |
| Sold at | Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Kinsey's Archery and other archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide and online at PSE-archery.com from October 2016 through August 2017 for between $300 and $500. |
| Importer | Precision Shooting Equipment Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name Precision Shooting Equipment
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 May 2014 | Precision Shooting Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18038The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18038. https://recallregister.com/product/8184-precision-shooting-recalls-archery-crossbows-due-to-injury-hazard/. 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 18038 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
PSE has received six reports of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Kinsey's Archery and other archery and hunting sporting goods stores nationwide and online at PSE-archery.com from October 2016 through August 2017 for between $300 and $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18038?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18038?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,000