Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZxT9qsK1v94   The CPSC and Ravin Crossbows have again recalled Ravin Crossbow Arrow White Nocks following up an initial 2017 recall.  What’s a nock you might ask.  Well, its a grooved  plastic collar that the crossbow arrow fits into and serves as the contact point between the crossbow string and the arrow.  It is critical for the safe transfer of kinetic energy from bow to arrow.  With these defective white nocks, it is possible that the nock will not completely engage with the bowstring.  Then, when the bow trigger is pulled, the arrow fails to discharge properly, the user may try to re-nock the arrow, and the arrow will then accidentally discharge injuring the shooter or a bystander.  About 220,000 of these nocks were sold in the US at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other retail outlets.  About 3,600 were sold in Canada.  If you bought these nocks, stop using them and contact Ravin by phone at 1-888-298-6335 to arrange for free replacement ORANGE nocks.  T