Bowtech Recall

  • kizew
    Dallas, WI
    Posts: 1003
    #629319

    That looks like an awesome schedule David!

    fisherman79
    Hastings Minnesota
    Posts: 57
    #629341

    Thanks Greg! I see that you have been posting on our message board this last summer. Its nice to see someone that is not a member in our club getting involved. Hopefully we can get more of that.

    Also I will be posting our results on here from now on. So that everyone that has a sn on here can check our club out!

    Thanks again for all the praise for our club website.

    Dave

    kizew
    Dallas, WI
    Posts: 1003
    #629346

    David, you guys have a great site with awesome members – keep up the good work. Our club looks like it will be growing to 25 to 30 members. we need to do a website soon as well.

    les_welch
    Posts: 1007
    #196711

    BOWTECH RECALL

    http://www.bowtecharchery.com/blog/2…imb-integrity/

    FACTORY MODIFICATION CAMPAIGN
    Affecting the 2008 General Compound Bow – 60# and 70# Limb Integrity

    BowTech publicizes this notice as a service to BowTech customers and potential
    BowTech customers. We have determined a potential defect relating to the limb integrity
    on certain 2008 General bows produced between October 2007 and July 17, 2008.

    Consumer safety has and continues to be BowTech’s primary concern, and while the
    incidents of failure are small, our integrity will not be compromised over business
    issues.

    The reason for this recall: The affected limbs on 60# and 70# 2008 General bows
    may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in possible limb separation through the
    center of the axle hole. Should this happen, the affected limbs could cause the cam and
    axle to pull free from the limb causing major failure and the risk of personal injury to the
    operator and/or bystanders. Although the combined failure rate is less than 1%, we view
    it unacceptable and have implemented corrective action.

    Corrective action BowTech has implemented: To correct this possible defect,
    BowTech has initiated a Factory Modification Campaign. All General bows purchased
    within the affected date range must be inspected by an Authorized BowTech Dealer to
    identify the affected bows. All General limbs built before July 17th will be replaced with
    new limbs featuring an Enforcement Collet System correcting the potential limb failure
    problem. This Enforcement Collet System was implemented only after extensive testing
    and documentation of over 40,000 mechanical shots, on several bows without failure,
    validating its durability and performance.

    What you should know: You should not draw or attempt to fire your 2008 General until
    this important inspection, and if necessary, modification is performed by an Authorized
    BowTech Dealer. If you are not the original owner of your 2008 General, and are unsure
    if the inspection/modification has been completed, contact any Authorized BowTech
    Dealer for inspection. Any Authorized BowTech Dealer can perform the inspection and
    modification. For the name and location of a dealer near you call 877.447.0293 or visit
    the dealer locator section at http://www.BowTechArchery.com.

    protourbaits
    stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2466
    #37063

    i have heard nothing but bad things really about the General. Compared to the Guardian, The General doesn’t come close to the quietness, durability and forgiveness IMO

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