CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows
Source: CPSC Recall #03039
Recall Date
2002-11-19
Manufacturer
Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla.
Units Affected
About 2,250
Products Involved
Compound Bows
Hazard
The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement.
Reported Injuries
Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use, with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.
Sold At
Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows, from September 2002 through October 2002, for between $75 and $100.
Full Recall Description
These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28