Ten Point archery

5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 22, 2022. A report isn’t a recall.

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5reports to CPSC
Aug 22, 2022the latest report was made
Oct 24, 2012the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Ten Point
Maker: HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWSMakers, 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)

“Tenpoint Crossbow Technologies”

By month

1 report from September 2021 to August 2022; the most in August 2022, 1. 4 earlier reports, since October 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2022	1
November 2015	2
October 2015	1
October 2012	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Emergency room 3 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

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.

No one hurt
Made Aug 22, 2022, sent to the company Sep 15, 2022, published by CPSC Sep 29, 2022

The product, in the report: Crossbow

The consumer indicates that his crossbow has a faulty locking and lockout mechanism that can go into full cock-mode and can discharge, which could blow up the crossbow and injure the operator. The consumer states that this issue has happened three times in the past two months. The consumer contacted the Manufacturer and explained the situation; the representative he spoke to informed him that the issue is his fault as he is not using the unit correctly. The consumer states that the unit was used once approximately a month during the four months of crossbow hunting season. The consumer is unsure if he will be keeping the crossbow for at least the next thirty days in case an investigation ensues.

Bought from
Bradley Sales Denmark, Wisconsin
Bought
Jul 15, 2021, about then
Where
Green Bay, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ten Point, made or sold by HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20220822-DF1E8-3873754. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Nov 13, 2015, sent to the company Nov 23, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 15, 2015

The product, in the report: Ten Point cross bow The make of the crossbow is Ten Point Turbo XLT

I was sighting in my cross bow in my back yard on Sunday 11/8/15 when my left thumb was severely lacerated by the cross bow string upon firing.
I spent the afternoon / evening in the Emergency Room recieving medical treatment for the injury.
12 stitches were necessary to reattach the top of my left thumb. Two fractures with bone fragments were found. Thumbnail was removed and reattached. I have photos and videos of this.
Severe pain and blood loss. My 6 year old son was present and witnessed this incident. He was very traumatized. We all were.
Missed the ensuing work week.
Followed up with a hand surgeon on Mon 11/9/15.
Long term prognosis unknown.

Model
Turbo XLT
Where
Wilmington, Delaware: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 42, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ten Point, made or sold by HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/2/2015) HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS : All crossbows manufactured and shipped by Hunters Manufacturing Company include an Owner’s Manual and Owners Instructional DVD, both of which provide multiple warnings and photos throughout explaining the danger of allowing a user’s thumb and/or fingers to migrate above the flight deck and into the path of the bowstring.
On 1/1/11, TenPoint Crossbows began including a snap on style GripGuard with every TenPoint bow package shipped. TenPoint offers a revised version of this GripGuard as an accessory, which is available free of charge to anyone who requests one. We designed and patented the GripGuard as an after-market solution for previously manufactured TenPoint crossbows that had no type of “safety-wing” thumb protection. All of today’s TenPoint crossbow models, however, are manufactured with permanently installed safety-wing thumb protection. The Turbo XLT model was manufactured from 2010-2012. Without having the serial number or receipt with date of purchase, neither of which was provided, it would be difficult to determine if the consumers bow would have had the GripGuard included in the packaging.
The GripGuard has been advertised on the TenPoint website and in every catalog since 2011. In early 2011, TenPoint sent out a notification about the GripGuard in a packet of information to all of its active dealers. The GripGuard was also mentioned in an ad that was placed in multiple outdoor/hunting publications during that same year.
We would be happy to provide additional information if necessary. Please advise.

CPSC report 20151113-56F1F-2147426710. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Nov 12, 2015, sent to the company Nov 20, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 7, 2015

The product, in the report: Hunting Crossbow

Nearly severed thumb while using Ten Point Technologies crossbow. My model was manufactured in 2009 before any thumb and finger protections guards were attached to stock.
Ten Point offers free guards now, but never advertised in hunting magazines or signs in bow shops alerting consumers to this problem.
Had surgery to stabilize thumb.

Model
Titan HLX
Serial number
D88969
Bought from
Freedom Archery
Bought
Sep 2, 2015
Where
Everett, Pennsylvania: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Ten Point, made or sold by HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/27/2015) HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS : All crossbows manufactured and shipped by Hunters Manufacturing Company include an Owner’s Manual and Owners Instructional DVD, both of which provide multiple warnings and photos throughout explaining the danger of allowing a user’s thumb and/or fingers to migrate above the flight deck and into the path of the bowstring.
On 1/1/11, TenPoint Crossbows began including a snap on style GripGuard with every TenPoint bow package shipped. TenPoint offers a revised version of this GripGuard as an accessory, which is available free of charge to anyone who requests one. We designed and patented the Grip Guard as an after-market solution for previously manufactured TenPoint crossbows that had no type of “safety-wing” thumb protection. All of today’s TenPoint crossbow models, however, are manufactured with permanently installed safety-wing thumb protection.
The GripGuard has been advertised on the TenPoint website and in every catalog since 2011. In early 2011, TenPoint sent out a notification about the GripGuard in a packet of information to all of its active dealers. The GripGuard was also mentioned in an ad that was placed in multiple outdoor/hunting publications during that same year.
We received the request for a GripGuard on 11/2/15 and mailed it either 11/13/15 or 11/16/15. The guard would have mailed out sooner but was delayed because we were in the process of conducting our yearly physical inventory and re-locating our Customer Service and Warranty Departments to a new building at the time. We would be happy to provide additional information if necessary. Please advise.

CPSC report 20151112-F869C-2147426802. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Oct 8, 2015, sent to the company Oct 19, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 9, 2015

The product, in the report: Crossbow Model and serial # Warrior HL and serial # L004575

Out practicing with my crossbow and I had my thumb sticking up just a little bit and when I shot my crossbow the string hit my thumb and almost cut my thumb off. There should be a better gaurd on the handle off the crossbow that protects all parts of your hand while shooting.

Model
wicked ridge Warrior HL
Serial number
L004575
Bought from
Gander mountain, Michigan
Bought
Sep 19, 2014
Where
wyoming, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 43, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ten Point, made or sold by HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/2/2015) HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS : All Wicked Ridged model crossbows, which includes the model used by this consumer, have safety wings on the fore-grip of the crossbow. The safety wings help prevent the user from allowing their thumb or fingers to migrate above the flight deck while shooting, which could cause serious injury. There is also a DANGER message on the top side of each safety wing that reads “DANGER Keep Entire Hand Below Guard To Avoid Serious Injury”. In addition, there are many warnings and reminders throughout the Owner’s Manual provided with every crossbow. All crossbows manufactured by Hunters Manufacturing Company have had various versions of protection, all designed to help reduce the risk of injury to the user. The company continuously looks for new ways to improve designs on all safety features. We would be happy to provide additional information, including photos of the warnings, if necessary. Please advise.
(12/18/2015) HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS : revised comment-original comment submitted on 11/2/15 All Wicked Ridged model crossbows, which includes the model used by this consumer, have safety wings on the fore-grip of the crossbow. The safety wings help prevent the user from allowing their thumb or fingers to migrate above the flight deck while shooting, which could cause serious injury. There is also a DANGER message on the top side of each safety wing that reads “DANGER Keep Entire Hand Below Guard To Avoid Serious Injury”. In addition, there are many warnings and reminders throughout the Owner’s Manual provided with every crossbow. Crossbows manufactured by Hunters Manufacturing Company are designed to help reduce the risk of injury to the user. The company continuously looks for new ways to improve designs on all safety features. We would be happy to provide additional information if necessary. Please advise.

CPSC report 20151008-43408-2147427701. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Oct 24, 2012, sent to the company Nov 1, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 16, 2012

The product, in the report: Tenpoint Crossbow Technologies (ten point cross bow) 2009 model serial num E84086 model num C0947-7322G acudraw titan HLX Proview pkg

sever injury to left thumb, While I was DE-cocking my ten point cross bow for the day shooting a bolt into a sand pit like I have for the past couple of years since I have owned it and I thought my left thumb was in a safe place on the front grip the bow string grabbed it and nearly ripping it off to the first digit of the bone on my left thumb. Causing me to have to go to emergency room to have it re attached with twenty six stitches to reattach the upper part of my thumb.

Model
C0947-7322G
Serial number
E84086
Bought from
gander mtn store, Michigan
Bought
Sep 19, 2009, about then
Where
port austin, Michigan: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Age 50, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Tenpoint Crossbow Technologies, made or sold by HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/15/2012) HUNTERS MANUFACTURING CO. DBA TENPOINT CROSSBOWS : [REDACTED] ’s report of his accident contains inaccuracies, and it fails to report pertinent information, including the extent to which TenPoint warns its customers of the danger inherent in allowing the thumb or fingers of their foregrip hand to migrate above the surface of the bowstring’s flight deck. [REDACTED] writes, “While I was DE-cocking my ten point cross bow for the day shooting a bolt into a sand pit like I have for the past couple of years since I have owned it and I thought my left thumb was in a safe place on the front grip the bow string grabbed it and nearly ripping it off to the first digit of the bone on my left thumb”. Our interpretation of his description is that he is claiming his hand may have been “in a safe place” below the crossbow’s arrow and string flight-deck, but that the bowstring somehow managed to grab his thumb from that “safe” position to cause his injury. The fact is, the only way the bowstring could have injured his thumb is for the thumb to have been positioned unsafely above the flight-deck in the bowstring’s release path. When looking at the position of a cocked or loaded crossbow bowstring, it is abundantly clear that allowing any part of a shooter’s hand to migrate into the release path of the bowstring will cause serious injury. Doing so would be analogous to cutting off your finger while chopping vegetables, slamming your finger in a car door, or putting your hand in front of a gun barrel while pulling the trigger. Furthermore, if you review the Safety Section of the Owner’s Manual accompanying this comment, you will see that we warn the owner on the very first page of the manual and again on page 6- with photographs and words- of the clear danger of allowing any part of the foregrip hand (in his case, his left hand) to migrate into the bowstring’s release path. We also included a DVD with his crossbow, which clearly warned of this danger in its Safety segment at the start of the presentation. [REDACTED] does not indicate in his description that he was aware of the danger just described, yet he had safely used his crossbow for “a couple of years”. We acknowledge in our Owner’s Manual that crossbows are dangerous weapons, which require special focus when using them. They are designed to shoot wild game. Like all weapons designed for this purpose, one must remain focused and assume the responsibility of operating them safely and according to their instructions. [REDACTED] contacted TenPoint Crossbow Technologies on October 25, 2012 and spoke to our Customer Service Manager. The CS manager offered to send him one of our new Grip Guards and had it shipped the following day. The Grip Guard is a custom shield that fits over the fore grip of the bow and was designed to help prevent the users thumb or fingers from migrating above the flight deck and into the path of the string. Even with the guard in place it is very important for the user to be aware of the location of his thumb and fingers at all times. The Grip Guard became available to our consumers in January 2011, which was after [REDACTED] purchased his bow.

CPSC report 20121024-3AF78-2147462564. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Ten Point archery

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