Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-01-22). Hazards: injury. About 75,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13100 |
| Published | 2013-01-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-15 |
| Product category | Exercise Equipment |
| Products | Perfect Resistance Bands |
| Firm named in the title | Implus Footcare |
| Firms | Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of China (manufacturer); Implus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 75,600 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00096506310354, 00096506310361, 00096506310378 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | WalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17. |
Description
The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops. The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately. The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website. "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop. UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:Perfect Bands Heavy 25 lb. capacity with UPC Code 096506310354, color purple Perfect Bands Very Heavy 30 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310361, color gray Perfect Bands Ultra Heavy 40 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310378, color black
Hazard
The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.
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