Valor Fitness recalls Olympic weight benches with potential weld failure causing injury. Stop using immediately and get free repair.
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Valor Fitness is recalling Olympic weight benches because the weld connecting the front leg to the main frame can break, creating an injury hazard. This affects users who may experience falls or other injuries from the bench failing during exercise.
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break under stress during use. This could cause the bench to collapse, potentially leading to falls or injuries. The hazard occurs in normal use when the bench is being used for weight exercises.
Owners of Valor Fitness BF-38 Olympic weight benches are affected. Users performing exercises on these benches are at risk of injury if the weld breaks.
Look for Valor Fitness BF-38 benches with a gray steel frame measuring 53" x 43" x 47" tall. The model number and logo are on the main cross frame between the uprights.
Immediately stop using the bench as it can break during exercise.
Reach out to Valor Fitness for a free repair of the weld issue.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.
Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches.
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard during use.
Look for a gray steel frame measuring 53" x 43" x 47" tall with the Valor logo and model number on the cross frame.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Valor Athletics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6398 — Valor Athletics Weight bench Hello, I own a Weight bench that is covered by recall 6398 from Valor Athletics. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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