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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 2, 2013Serious
Academy Sports + Outdoors Crossbow Cocking Ropes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,300
- Recall date
- January 2, 2013
- Brand
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
- What has been reported
- The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
FSGWAR3018
Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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