Powertec recalls weight workbenches with potential broken welds on backrest brackets that could cause injury. Consumers should stop using until a free retrofit kit is installed or return for refund.
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Powertec is recalling weight workbenches because the weld on the backrest adjustment brackets can break, creating an injury hazard. This affects users who may experience injury if the bracket fails during use.
The weld holding the backrest adjustment brackets can break, which may cause the backrest to detach during use. This could lead to injury if the user is not properly secured or if the bench fails unexpectedly.
Users of Powertec weight workbenches with broken backrest adjustment brackets are most at risk. This includes people who use the benches for free weight workouts.
Check for Powertec embossed on the backrest pad and a sticker on the upright or base frame. Model names include WB-MP11, WB-OB11, and WB-UB11 as listed in the product packaging.
Immediately stop using the weight workbench until you order and install the free safety retrofit repair kit.
You can return the product for a full refund if you choose not to install the retrofit kit.
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.
The affected models are WB-MP11 (Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms), WB-OB11 (Workbench Olympic Bench), and WB-UB11 (Workbench Utility Bench).
Look for Powertec embossed on the backrest pad and a sticker on the upright or base frame of the workbench.
Yes, a free safety retrofit repair kit is available for installation to fix the weld issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Powert:ec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1293 — Powert:ec Weight Workbenches Hello, I own a Weight Workbenches that is covered by recall 1293 from Powert:ec. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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