CPSC recall 13-086, announced January 2, 2013, covers Academy Sports + Outdoors Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes (about 6,300 units). The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 922-2336, or go to www.academy.com.
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Affected model numbers
UPC or product codes
400214726596This recall involves Game Winner® cocking ropes with model number FSGWAR3018 and UPC 400214726596.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 13-086
- Units
- About 6,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10.
- Importer
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes
CPSC product type: Archery
Recall contact information
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.
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