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Product recall · CPSCJune 23, 2016Serious
October Mountain Products Hanging Bow Scales
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mounting ring on the scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging bow scales and contact October Mountain Products to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: October Mountain Products (OMP) at 800-366-4269 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at Info@OctoberMountain.com or online at www.OctoberMountain.com and click on the Support/Recall tab for more information.
The product
This recall involves OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales that measure the user's peak or holding weight in archery and bow hunting. The orange plastic pocket-size, portable scales measure about 8 inches long by 4 inches wide by 1.2 inches deep. They have three buttons on the front. On one end of the scale there is a hook and a metal ring on the other. M-100 and the OMP logo are printed in black lettering on the front of the scale.
Details
- Units affected
- About 640
- Recall date
- June 23, 2016
- Brand
- Kinsey's Inc., d/b/a October Mountain Products, Inc., of Mount Joy, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of the mounting ring on the scale breaking, including one report of a laceration to the hand that required stitches.
Academy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Gun World & Archery Shop, Scheel's and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Eder's, OctoberMountainProducts.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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