Recalls / 2013-01-02

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard

13086 · Recalled 2013-01-02 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Game Winner® cocking ropes with model number FSGWAR3018 and UPC 400214726596. The cocking ropes help users get a better grip on the crossbow string and aid in pulling it back. They have an approximately 50-inch long black nylon rope, two black plastic hooks and two t-handles. The model and UPC numbers are located on the instruction card that comes with the product.

Hazards

The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes		About 6,300

Parties

Importer: Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Made in: China
Sold at: Academy, on the company's website www.academy.com, October 2012 for about $10.

Consumer contact

Academy Sports + Outdoors; toll-free at (888) 922-2336, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.academy.com and click on Help + Support and Product Recall Info for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 13086. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.