Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-02 · 13086
Hazards
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
13086
Date
2013-01-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10.
Importer(s)
Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
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.