Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-01-02). Hazards: laceration. Models: FSGWAR3018. About 6,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13086 |
| Published | 2013-01-02 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-13 |
| Product category | Archery |
| Products | Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes |
| Firm named in the title | Academy Sports + Outdoors |
| Firms | Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,300 |
| Model numbers | FSGWAR3018 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00400214726596 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10. |
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.
Hazard
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
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