Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2016-12-20. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,800Units
2016-12-20Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have "Blade" printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13-inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.
- The hazard
- The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
- Injuries
- The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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