FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2006
Release #06-213 Firm�s Recall Hotline: (800) 467-1397
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms
WASHINGTON, D.C. � The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fred Bear F-Series and Outfitter Compound Crossbows

Units: About 2,000

Manufacturer: Bear Archery, of Gainesville, Fla.

Hazard: The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from �safe� to �fire� position without pulling the trigger. Bystanders could be unintentionally hit by an arrow fired by these bows.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves five models of Compound Crossbows:

* Outfitter XB340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8959340
* Fred Bear F340 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949350
* Fred Bear F325 Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949325
* Fred Bear F300+ Compound Crossbow with model number AFB8949301
* Fred Bear F300 Compound Crossbow model number AFB8949300.

The model name is written on the outside of the bow�s bottom limb. The model number is written on the product manual.

Sold at: Hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from July 2004 through January 2006 for between $300 and $800.

Manufactured In: United States

Remedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact the firm for a free trigger replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Bear Archery Customer Service Department at (800) 467-1397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]