Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
The hazard
The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.
Incidents reported: Excalibur has received one report of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Excalibur will pay for shipping.
Contact: Excalibur Crossbow at (800) 463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on "Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners" for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves the Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbows. Matrix 405 is printed on a label on the left side of the stock. The crossbow was sold in a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern. The crossbow measures about 36 inches long and was sold individually or as part of a package with a black scope, four-arrow quiver and bracket, four arrows, four 150-grain field points and a rope-cocking aid.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC