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[January 07, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Jan. 5: 

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JANUARY 2

CROSSBOW ROPES 

Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling Game WinnerŪ crossbow cocking ropes sold nationwide from June 2012 to October 2012.  The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Game WinnerŪ cocking ropes with model number FSGWAR3018 and UPC 400214726596. The model and UPC numbers are located on the instruction card that comes with the product. 

Consumers should return the ropes to Academy for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Academy Sports + Outdoors 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 visit www.academy.com. More info at www.recalls.org

EGG INCUBATORS 

Brower Division of Hawkeye Steel Products is recalling Egg Incubators sold nationwide from January 2009 to September 2010. The base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. 

The product is a round, light gray plastic egg incubator with a clear plastic top used to hatch many different types of eggs. The recalled Model TH120 Brower Top Hatch Incubator has two main components. 

Consumers should contact Brower at (800) 553-1791, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.browerequip.com/recall.pdf for a free replacement base. More info at www.recalls.org.

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JANUARY 4

HEATING UNITS 

Goodman Company is recalling Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units sold nationwide from June 2012 to October 2012 The serial plates on the units have inaccurate information that could result in installers and servicers using undersized wiring, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units with model number APG154911541BA and serial numbers beginning with 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209 and 1210. The model and serial numbers are printed on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. 

Consumers should contact Goodman at (800) 394-8084 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.amana-hac.com for a free replacement of the serial plate label and a free inspection of the installation wiring. More info at www.recalls.org.

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