Crosman Corporation recalled about 1,400 Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbows because tabs on the hooks attaching the rope cocking device to the crossbow string can bind as the device is pulled back, causing the hooks to break and the rope to recoil, posing a risk of injury, including laceration.
The recall involves rope cocking devices shipped the Centerpoint Sniper 370 crossbow, which has a camouflaged stock and measures 36.5 inches long. The rope cocking device is a rope with a black plastic “T” shaped handle at each end. A pair of black plastic tabbed hooks (pictured here) are connected to the rope. The rope cocking device measures 45 inches from handle to handle. The words “CENTERPOINT” and “SNIPER 370” are printed on the crossbow’s frame.
Crosman has received three reports of broken hooks on the rope cocking device, including one report of a facial laceration. The company is instructing consumers to immediately stop using the recalled rope cocking device and contact Crossman at 866-583-7340 for instructions. Consumers may also visit www.crosman.com and click on “Safety Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
The affected crossbows were sold by Academy, Cabela’s and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Crosman.com and Sportsmansguide.com from December 2015 through June 2016 for about $350.
