CPSC Recall in 2014: Excalibur Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-154

Date: April 22, 2014

Product Name: Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 Crossbows

Recall Description:

The Excalibur Matrix Mega 405 model crossbow can unexpectedly fire an arrow. This poses a risk of injury to the user or bystander.

Hazard Description:

The crossbow can fire an arrow without the trigger being pulled, posing an injury hazard to the user and to bystanders.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,000

Incidents:

Excalibur has received one report of the crossbow firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Sporting goods stores nationwide including A-1 Archery, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Cabelas, H & H Archery Supply, Horizontal Archery, Jay's Sporting Goods, Kinsey's Archery Products, Mike's Archery, Pape's, Sportsman's Supply and Woody's Sporting Goods from February 2014 through March 2014 for about $1,000 for the crossbow and $1,400 when sold as a package with the crossbow, arrows, a scope and other equipment.

Manufactured In:

Canada