CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10.
Injuries
The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13086
Product Information
Product Name
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes
Product Type
Archery
Number of Units
About 6,300
Imported By
Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Manufactured In
China