Received from borther Tom:
Beman Recalls Bowhunting Arrows; Arrows Can Break and Hit Unintended Targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Beman Bone Collector Arrows
Units: About 11,300
Manufacturer: Beman, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard: The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard to the user and bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: Beman received an incident report involving two arrows. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Beman Bone Collector Arrow sizes 340 and 400 with lot numbers 107545100, 107747900 and 107545200. "Beman," "Bone Collector," "340" or "400" and the lot number are printed on the arrows. The arrows are black with green designs and are made of carbon composite material. The arrows were sold without tips.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide between August 2010 and September 2010 for about $70 per half dozen.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled arrows and contact Beman to return the recalled arrows in exchange for free replacement arrows.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Beman toll-free at (888) 380-6234 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at
www.beman.com/recall Beman Bone Collector Arrow
