Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-04-17). Hazards: impact injury, injury. About 170,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14150 |
| Published | 2014-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Exercise |
| Products | ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device |
| Firm named in the title | Ontel |
| Firms | Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 170,000 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com, getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves ISO7X isometric exercise devices. The device is about 3 feet long. It has hard plastic black handle grips on each end and two black nylon straps that extend down opposite sides of the center metal shaft. This recall only involves isometric exercise devices with black handle grips.
Hazard
The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of the handles breaking and the ejection of the internal spring coil and rod, including five reports of impact injuries that resulted in punctures and lacerations.
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