Ravin Crossbows Ravin R500 Series Crossbows Recall
Injury Hazard.
CPSC recall #24174 · announced Mar 21, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
How to identify the recalled product
| Product | Ravin R500 Model Crossbows |
| Manufacturer / importer | Ravin Crossbows LLC, of Superior, Wisconsin |
| Units recalled | About 13,300 (In addition, about 425 were sold in Canada) |
The recall
This recall involves eight Ravin R500 models of crossbows. The R500 series crossbows are about 8 inches wide, axle-to-axle un-cocked, and about 28 inches from end to end. All models have a split limb arrangement with cams mounted between the upper and lower limbs. R500 series crossbows were sold in slate gray and camo colors. All the crossbows include a scope, quiver, cocking handle, quiver bracket and 6 arrows. The Ravin logo and model names are on a decal located on both upper limbs. The serial number is on the left side of the rail above the trigger. Product Name Model Ravin R500 R050 Ravin R500 Sniper R051 Ravin R500E R052 Ravin R500E Sniper R053 Ravin R500 XK7 R054 Ravin R500 Sniper XK7 R055 Ravin R500E XK7 R056 Ravin R500E Sniper XK7 R057.
Reported incidents
The firm has received one report of the crossbow unexpectedly discharging. No injuries have been reported.
What consumers should do now
Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.
Ravin Crossbows toll-free at 888-298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at [email protected], or online at https://www.ravincrossbows.com/r500recall or www.ravincrossbows.com and click on "Safety & Instruction" then "Recall Notices" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Ravin Crossbows Recalls Ravin R500 Series Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice