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Product Recall Number: 13-096

Why was Weight Workbenches recalled?

The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Weight Workbenches
Here's product recall specific data for Weight Workbenches.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-096

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2013-01-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Weight Workbenches

  • Description: The backrest's adjustment brackets can break. The recalled workbenches are free-standing and are typically used for free weight workouts.

  • Hazard Description: The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair, Refund

  • Units: About 565

  • Incidents: Powertec is aware of one incident involving a minor injury.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549.   

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed