Powertec Recalls Weight Workbenches Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-01-16). Hazards: injury. About 565 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13096 |
| Published | 2013-01-16 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-15 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Weight Workbenches |
| Firm named in the title | Powertec |
| Firms | Powertec, Inc., of Long Beach, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 565 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549. |
Description
The recalled workbenches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have black, square tube, steel bases with a jet black, vinyl, adjustable bench seat and backrest. "Powertec" is embossed on the backrest pad and printed on a sticker located on the upright or the base frame of the workbench. Model names and numbers included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model name and number are located on the product's packaging. Model Name Model Number Key Features Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms WB-MP11 Multi-press component and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Olympic Bench WB-OB11 Adjustable bench rack and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Utility Bench WB-UB11 Optional leg lift attachment
Hazard
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free safety retrofit repair kit. Consumers can also return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Powertec is aware of one incident involving a minor injury.
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