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.
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