CPSC2013-01-02
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard
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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.
Sold at
Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10.
Affected count
About 6,300
Injuries reported
The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Academy-Sports--Outdoors-Recalls-Crossbow-Cocking-Ropes-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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