Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-05-20). Hazards: injury. About 100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15140 |
| Published | 2015-05-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-20 |
| Product category | Exercise |
| Products | Weight bench |
| Firm named in the title | Valor Athletics |
| Firms | Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.
Hazard
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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