Product Recall Number: 19-127
Why was Ethos Pull-Up Assist recalled?
The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-127
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-05-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ethos Pull-Up Assist
Description: This recall involves the Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment used for assistance during pull ups. The equipment consists of three red resistance bands which are connected with a nylon web band with a plastic clip and metal carabiner that are placed under the users’ feet while performing a pull up. The word ETHOS appears in red on the black nylon web connector, and the style number ETHA200 and UPC number 889751549392 appear on the packaging.
Hazard Description: The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 10,000
Incidents: The firm has received seven reports of equipment breaking, resulting in six lacerations. One incident required the consumer to receive stiches, another required the consumer to receive staples.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ethos Pull-Up Assist and return it to the nearest DICK’s Sporting Goods store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
Sold At: DICK’S Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at DicksSportingGoods.com from March 2017 through February 2019 for around $35.
Importers: Impex Inc., of Pomona, Ca.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed