Horton archery
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 11, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Jan 11, 2013the latest report was made
- Dec 1, 2011the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Horton
- Maker
- HORTON ARCHERYMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- ArcheryThe activity, its clothing or equipmentCPSC’s product type: Archery (Activity, Apparel or Equipment) (code 1235), in Sports and Recreation: Other
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)
“Horton Vision”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2013 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Emergency room Made Jan 11, 2013, sent to the company Jan 25, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 8, 2013
The product, in the report: Horton Archery, LLC Havoc Model 175 Crossbow with scope package, serial no. R27143
I was using a Horton Archery, LLC Havoc Model 175 Crossbow a few days after receiving it. After shooting the bow approximately 11 times, I attempted to cock the bow and the cocking sled’s nylon rope (or the cocking sled itself) failed causing the cocking sled to release into my foot which was bracing the bow in the foot stirrup. I suffered crushing injuries to my toes and severe lacerations. I believe my injury may be permanent.
- Model
- Havoc 175 with scope package
- UPC
- 35213 19668
- Serial number
- R27143
- Bought from
- Stenger Outdoor Products
- Bought
- Sep 14, 2012
- Where
- Cincinnati, Unspecified: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 51, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
- As this report names them
- Brand Horton, made or sold by HORTON ARCHERY
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Hurt, care not known Made Dec 1, 2011, sent to the company Jan 12, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 3, 2012
The product, in the report: Horton Vision Crossbow
Text of consumer’s complaint
I have a safety concern over a product purchased several months ago. The safety issue concerns a Horton Visions Crossbow cocking mechanism. Photo one and two show the cocking mechanism I have concerns about. This cocking sled and crank are used to mechanically cock this crossbow. The draw weight this crank is suppose to cock is 175 pounds. The concerns I have with this crank are numerous. On two occasions while cocking this crossbow the cords used on the crank snapped, (Photo Three). This prematurely released pressure on the crossbow limbs which can cause serious injuries. On the first incident of this crank cord snapping also caused the crossbow string to snap. This string came back and I received a gash about three inches long slightly above my right eye. Higher could have caused blindness. The second incident this crank cord snapped resulted in my right tail light housing being smashed on my vehicle, (Photo Four). This snapped cord is also visible on pictures one and two. On another occasion the crank slide came off the aluminium track of the crossbow and the crossbow string again snapped prematurely releasing again the pressure on the crossbow limbs. This has also happened on several occasions. While cocking the slide assembly used to cock this crossbow comes separated from the track as previously mentioned. Another issue while cocking is this slide assembly continually twists and binds on the aluminum track. Photo five shows the grinding marks on the slide assembly. You must continually release the pressure on the crank to unbind the cocking assembly. This can also be highly dangerous. Another safety issue concerns the ratchet assembly on the crank, (Photo six) the spring toggle used on the gear of the cranking assembly disengages while cranking, again causing the pressure on the limbs to be pramaturely released. As shown in the photo the retaining spring does not keep pressure on the cocking tog. You must hold this in place with one hand while cocking with the other. If your finger slides off the tog again you have a dangerous release of the crossbow limbs. I have had dangerous issues with this crank assembly on every attempt to cock this crossbow. All these incidents occurred after using this crank approximately fifteen times. As the way this unit is currently manufactured I am afraid to cock this crossbow. I have been unable to use this crossbow since being purchased. I have also had to pay for replacement cranking cords and strings plus labor. This crank as designed cannot handle the 175 pound draw weight needed to cock this crossbow. I have heard from several retailers selling this crank all have major concerns over the safety of this unit. I have contacted the company directly on several occasion and all I seem to get is a list of excuses and no results. No modifications have been made to this crank assembly. Someone will become seriously injured with the cranking assembly as currently designed. The Manufacture is Horton Archery, 4430 Crystal parkway, Kent Ohio 44240. Phone 330-474-5710, fax 330-673-1476.
- Model
- Horton Vision 175
- Serial number
- R13956
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Horton Vision, made or sold by HORTON ARCHERY
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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