The CPSC wants the public know a product recall by Barnett Outdoors LLC, of Tarpon Springs, Florida has issued a product recall for hunting and sports slingslots due to risk of injury.
The recall is due to slingshot’s wrist strap can slip off the wrist brace when the slingshot’s pouch is pulled back which can result in the body of the slingshot snapping back and striking the user.
Barnett has received two reports of the wrist strap slipping off and the body of the sling striking the users in the face, with one consumer receiving bruises and the other suffering facial fractures.
Approximately 88,000 in the US and 16,000 sold in Canada are affected.
The Manufacturer recommends consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slingshots and contact Barnett to receive a free replacement wrist strap.
Consumers can call Barnett Outdoors at (800) 234-4907, extension 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.barnettslingshots.com and click on BLACK WIDOW RECALL for more information.
These products are reportedly sold from July 2014 to May 2015 for about $10.
- A.C. Kerman
- Archery Range
- Archery Shoppe
- Big Rock Sporting Goods
- Bow Hunters Supply Store
- Campco
- Dicks Sporting Goods
- Dunham’s
- Florida Hardware Co.
- Great Lakes Marine Products
- Gun World & Sporting Goods
- Paducah Shooters Supply
- Slingshots USA
- Walmart
- Other archery, shooting and sports stores nationwide
- Amazon.com
- BarnettCrossBows.com
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