Frank-
Nasty to have a brand-new bow do that, luckily from the sounds nothing imbedded itself in any of your flesh or bone! <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
Yes, check the axels, bushings, and even the limbs. Go over them carefully, especially at the axel bores. Sorry to hear of this happening to anybody. Pinwheel 12