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Ravin Crossbows Recalls Ravin R500 Series Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard

Key facts

Agency
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall number
24174
Recall date
Mar 21, 2024
Units
About 13,300 (In addition, about 425 were sold in Canada)
Remedy
Repair
Firm
Ravin Crossbows
Made in
United States

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ravin R500 series crossbows and contact Ravin Crossbows for a free repair.

Contact: Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at R500recall@ravincrossbows.com, or online at https://www.ravincrossbows.com/r500recall or www.ravincrossbows.com and click on "Safety & Instruction" then "Recall Notices" for more information.

Read the official CPSC notice ↗

Hazard

If nearly but not fully cocked, the crossbow can discharge unexpectedly while consumers cock or uncock the crossbow, posing an injury hazard.

How to identify the recalled 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.

About this recall

CPSC announced this recall on Mar 21, 2024. It covers About 13,300 (In addition, about 425 were sold in Canada) units. The remedy type is repair: the firm will fix the product, or send you a part or kit to fix it. Reported incidents: The firm has received one report of the crossbow unexpectedly discharging. No injuries have been reported. Ravin Crossbows has 3 recalls in our records.

Where it was sold

Ravin, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide, and online at www.ravincrossbows.com from September 2021 through October 2023 for between $2,550 and $4,025.

Companies and identifiers

Manufacturer
Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wisconsin

Source and freshness

Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ravin-Crossbows-Recalls-Ravin-R500-Series-Crossbows-Due-…
Last published by CPSC
Mar 21, 2024
Imported by RecallRadar
Nov 4, 2026

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