Bowtech General - Press Release
08-07-2008, 01:00 PM
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RE: Bowtech General - Press Release
I think it's awesome that bowtech is doing that. It just shows that even though there are a very small problem of bows having the problem they are willilng to stepup and take care of the customer no matter what. I think it even applies to bows who have been owned by more than one person too which is cool.
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08-07-2008, 01:00 PM
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RE: Bowtech General - Press Release
The manufacturer is stepping up now and taking care of it, but it's more of a CYA deal at this point. The lawsuits were bound to start coming (maybe too late for that). There were numerous threads about them blowing up and those guys (some BT diehards too) got persecuted to no end. Claims of improper pressing, using less than 5 gpp arrows and even conspiracy theories were being tossed around. It was quite entertaining, but only because no one got seriously injured. I'm glad I sold mine when I did.
08-07-2008, 01:04 PM
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RE: Bowtech General - Press Release
Claims of improper pressing, using less than 5 gpp arrows
I recall another general owner (who's hasn't had any ill effects, yet) admitting to shooting under the 5gpp spec. requirement.
Not really a claim if you asked me.
08-07-2008, 01:05 PM
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RE: Bowtech General - Press Release
I wonder if any of the guys that formed the posse to hang anyone who complained about their bow blowing up are willing to come forth and apologize to the ones they bashed.... It seems only right..
I mean, Bowtech is making things right, shouldn't their supporters...
MET
I mean, Bowtech is making things right, shouldn't their supporters...
MET
08-07-2008, 01:06 PM
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RE: Bowtech General - Press Release
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I recall one of the guys in here, last week (with a blown up general) admitting to pressing his wrong.
I recall another general owner (who's hasn't had any ill effects, yet) admitting to shooting under the 5gpi spec. requirement.
Not really a claim if you asked me.
Claims of improper pressing, using less than 5 gpp arrows
I recall another general owner (who's hasn't had any ill effects, yet) admitting to shooting under the 5gpi spec. requirement.
Not really a claim if you asked me.
08-07-2008, 01:17 PM
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RE: Bowtech General - Press Release
Actually, I don't think improper pressing would have anything to do with this particular brand of limb failure. A faulty press job would be more likely to snap the limbs at either the base or at the pivot - not at the axle. At least if I'm understanding the nature of the failure addressed by the recall... I may be wrong.Opinions?
For what it's worth:On some level or another, I guess this move could beconstrued asBowtech/Savage"caring about their customers,"but much as it demonstrates compassion for their customer base, it also illustrates their grave fear of monstrously-expensiveproducts liability litigation down the road.Strict products liability is no joke.
For what it's worth:On some level or another, I guess this move could beconstrued asBowtech/Savage"caring about their customers,"but much as it demonstrates compassion for their customer base, it also illustrates their grave fear of monstrously-expensiveproducts liability litigation down the road.Strict products liability is no joke.