Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard

The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 13086
Affected scope: About 6,300

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Game Winner® cocking ropes with model number FSGWAR3018 and UPC 4002….

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Crossbow Cocking Ropes Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 2, 2013. Reason: The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a lacera…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Aca…. Verify recall #13086 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a lacera….

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agency class: January 2, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13086 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13086
Date reported	January 2, 2013
Date initiated	January 2, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 6,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cocking ropes and return them to Academy for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 2, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13086.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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