US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: Easton Technical Products recalls some Axis Arrows due to user injury hazard.
CPSC: http://ht.ly/mcqpV HCSC: http://ht.ly/mcqkJ
US Direct: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Axis-Arrows-Recalled-by-Easton/
Canada Direct: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/34241r-eng.php
Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves Easton Axis Arrows in four different sizes and batch numbers, including size 300 with batch number 13169686, size 340 with batch number 13170143, size 400 with batch number 13170142 and size 500 with batch number 13169487. The carbon composite Arrows are used for hunting and target archery. They are black with green and gray-colored graphics. The words, “Axis”, “Focused Energy”, “Easton” and the particular size number and the batch number are printed on each Arrow.
According to the CPSC, the arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders. If this occurs, it could lead to serious injury.
Please note: this is a joint recall from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and Health Canada (“HCSC”).
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CPSC recall number: 13-220
HCSC recall number: RA-34214
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2160
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