Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard
Laceration
The hazard
The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents reported: The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC