XML FeedsBOWTECH RECALL NOTICE - Factory Modification Campaign Affecting the 2008 General Compound Bow - 60# and 70# Limb Integrity
By admin on Aug 12, 2008 | In Announcements
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 www.BowTechArchery.com.
5 comments
I brought my sons Bow Tech General to get the limbs changed and the gentleman at Scheels in Appleton Wi. stated that it would take 2-3 months before they could change the limbs because they were to busy. I just bought this boew for my son so he could us it this year and now he won't be able to. I'm not happy at all with the service that this man had given me. He also stated tht he is telling all the customers that are comming in to still us the bow that only 1% are defective. As a Distributor to Scheels corp. I would be concerned with your great name that you have as a company stating things that you are trying to fix.Concerned Mother
Stacy Hlinak
920-268-5232
The "upgrade" is about the ungliest thing i have ever seen. I cannot beleive that bowtech would do this to this bow!!!!! 
reading the comment from that mother that the bow would take 2 to 3 months to repair is unexceptable. I can take apart any bow on the market today and return them to factory specs rather easily. Here I am trying to start a part time archery business and become a dealer for Bow Tech. If I had the limbs, from the time I recieved the bow and mail it back would be less then 2 -3 days. It's a shame when you have someone who is interested in getting people interested in archery and keeping them interested, they have a hard time becoming a dealer. 
For anyone needing the replacement upgrade limbs for your Bowtech General, we have plenty in stock. I keep 60 & 70 pound limbs on hand in several patterns. I usually have Hard Woods Green, APG & Max4. We'd be happy to help you out.Peter Gussie
Midwest Cimmarron Archery
9201 Main St. (Rt. 12)
Richmond, IL 60071
815-678-737
info@mcarchery.com
Does anyone have a pic of what they (the bad limbs) look like and a pic of what a good limb looks like? This post has 275 feedbacks awaiting moderation...
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