Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1659.
This recall involves the Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 crossbows. Matrix 405 is printed on a label on the left side of the stock. The crossbow was sold in a mossy oak treestand camouflage pattern. The crossbow measures about 36 inches long and was sold individually or as part of a package with a black scope, four-arrow quiver and bracket, four arrows, four 150-grain field points and a rope-cocking aid.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1659.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and return them to the place of purchase to return to Excalibur for a free inspection and repair, or contact Excalibur for instructions on shipping the product directly to Excalibur for a free repair. Excalibur will pay for shipping.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide Including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply And Woody's Sporting Goods From February 2014 Through March 2014 For About $1,000 For The Crossbow And $1,400 When Sold As A Package With The Crossbow, Arrows, A Scope And Other Equipment. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1659.
Excalibur Crossbow at (800) 463-1817 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.excaliburcrossbow.org and click on "Important Safety Notice for Matrix 405 Owners" for more information.
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Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide Including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply And Woody's Sporting Goods From February 2014 Through March 2014 For About $1,000 For The Crossbow And $1,400 When Sold As A Package With The Crossbow, Arrows, A Scope And Other Equipment. Recall FAQ
Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide Including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply And Woody's Sporting Goods From February 2014 Through March 2014 For About $1,000 For The Crossbow And $1,400 When Sold As A Package With The Crossbow, Arrows, A Scope And Other Equipment. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly. The notice was published on April 22, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,000 units are potentially affected.