Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13086
Recall Date
2013-01-02
Manufacturer
Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Units Affected
About 6,300
Products Involved
Game Winner® crossbow cocking ropes
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.
Reported Injuries
The company has received four reports of the hooks on the cocking ropes
Sold At
Academy stores nationwide and on the company's website www.academy.com between June 2012 and October 2012 for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28