C2 Crank Cocking Aids for Excalibur Crossbows Recalled Due to Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards; Manufactured by Excalibur Crossbow
LacerationImpact / crash
The hazard
The C2 Crank's cocking hooks can break during use, causing flying plastic hook projectiles, posing impact injury and laceration hazards to the user and bystanders.
Incidents reported: Excalibur has received 538 reports of the C2 Crank cocking aid hooks breaking during use, resulting in plastic projectiles flying and hitting consumers, including one injury where a consumer reportedly suffered a permanent eye injury.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled C2 Crank and contact Excalibur Crossbow to receive instructions on receiving free replacement rope and hooks.
Contact: Excalibur Crossbow toll-free at 888-689-1289 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at warranty@excaliburcrossbow.com, online at www.excaliburcrossbow.com and click on "Recalls" or https://excaliburcrossbow.com/c2-crank-recall/ for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves Excalibur Crossbow's C2 Crank sold as a cocking aid for crossbows. The C2 Crank has two plastic cocking hooks attached to the string of the C2 Crank. The C2 Crank was sold in black. The "Excalibur Crossbow" logo is on the front of the unit. The part number 2199 and the UPC number 626192021991 are located on the packaging.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC