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Ravin Crossbows Recalls Ravin R500 Series Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard — CPSC recall 24174
Published notice; closure not supplied
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Source date Mar 21, 2024. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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What the record says
- Product
- This recall involves eight Ravin R500 models of crossbows. The R500 series crossbows are about 8 inches wide, axle-to-axle un-cocked, and about 28 inches from end to end. All models have a split limb arrangement with cams mounted between the upper and lower limbs. R500 series crossbows were sold in slate gray and camo colors. All the crossbows include a scope, quiver, cocking handle, quiver bracket and 6 arrows. The Ravin logo and model names are on a decal located on both upper limbs. The serial number is on the left side of the rail above the trigger. Product Name Model Ravin R500 R050 Ravin R500 Sniper R051 Ravin R500E R052 Ravin R500E Sniper R053 Ravin R500 XK7 R054 Ravin R500 Sniper XK7 R055 Ravin R500E XK7 R056 Ravin R500E Sniper XK7 R057.
- Reason
- If nearly but not fully cocked, the crossbow can discharge unexpectedly while consumers cock or uncock the crossbow, posing an injury hazard.
- Classification
- Not supplied
- Recalling firm
- Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wisconsin
- Quantity
- About 13,300 (In addition, about 425 were sold in Canada)
- Agency-reported status
- Published recall notice
- Source record identifier
- 24174
Lot and product identifiers
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Distribution
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Dates in the source
- Last publish date
- Mar 21, 2024
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