WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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Recall Summary
Name of Product: Easton Axis arrows
Hazard: The arrows can break when fired and hit unintended targets, including the user and bystanders.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Easton Technical Products; toll-free at (888) 380-6234 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eastonarchery.com and click on Axis Recall for more information or go to www.axisrecall.com.
Recall Details
Units: 20,700 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
Description: 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. Axis, Focused Energy, Easton, the size number and the batch number are printed on the arrows.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled arrows immediately and contact Easton to receive free replacement arrows.
Sold at: Archery specialty stores and Academy Sports, Bass Pro, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and Scheels stores nationwide from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $154 per dozen.
Manufacturer: Easton Technical Products Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured in: United States
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Axis-Arrows-Recalled-by-Easton/
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
Media Contact
Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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