Product description
The Easton Axis arrow is a carbon composite arrow that is used for bow hunting. Additional use may include target archery. This recall relates to a limited number of Easton Axis Arrows produced in four sizes and in four batches in February and March 2013. It does not relate to any other Axis Arrows or any other arrows made by Easton.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Some arrow shafts in the affected batches did not comply with Easton's quality assurance standards.
The hazards to consumers
If an arrow breaks while being fired or when it hits a target, it can result in injuries to the archer or other persons in the vicinity. The types of injuries may range from scratches and bruises, to penetration wounds to the hand, arm, or face.
What consumers should do
Consumers with products matching the batch numbers should immediately stop using the arrow shafts and return the product contact Easton through their website (www.eastonarchery.com or www.axisrecall.com) or email (axisrecall@eastontp.com) to arrange for return of the product to Pat’s Archery (regardless of whether they purchased the products from Pat’s Archery or Highland Archery Suppliers).
Alternatively, consumers can contact Pats Archery directly at 15 Grantley Avenue, Victor Harbour SA 5211, or contact Pats Archery on (08) 8552 6722 to arrange the return and replacement.
Easton will replace the product with a similar product at no charge to consumers, and Easton will cover all shipping expenses. Further, Easton will provide consumers one additional arrow for each six affected arrows returned as an incentive and to compensate for any inconvenience.
Alternatively, consumers can contact Pats Archery directly at 15 Grantley Avenue, Victor Harbour SA 5211, or contact Pats Archery on (08) 8552 6722 to arrange the return and replacement.
Easton will replace the product with a similar product at no charge to consumers, and Easton will cover all shipping expenses. Further, Easton will provide consumers one additional arrow for each six affected arrows returned as an incentive and to compensate for any inconvenience.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Pat’s Archery
Highland Archery Suppliers (it is not definite that this supplier had any arrows or arrow shafts from the affected batches)
Highland Archery Suppliers (it is not definite that this supplier had any arrows or arrow shafts from the affected batches)
Identifying product features
There are four sizes of arrows with differing batch numbers to identify the affected batches.
Size 300 Batch No: 13169686
Size 340 Batch No: 13170143
Size 400 Batch No: 13170142
Size 500 Batch No: 13169487
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
There are four sizes of arrows with differing batch numbers to identify the affected batches.
Size 300 Batch No: 13169686
Size 340 Batch No: 13170143
Size 400 Batch No: 13170142
Size 500 Batch No: 13169487
Size 300 Batch No: 13169686
Size 340 Batch No: 13170143
Size 400 Batch No: 13170142
Size 500 Batch No: 13169487
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13652 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
