DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Ethos Pull-Up Assist Due To Laceration Hazard
Recall 19127 · May 23, 2019 · DICK'S Sporting Goods
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19127
- Date
- May 23, 2019
- Company
- DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Ethos Pull-Up Assist
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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 user's 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.
What can happen
The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- DICK'S Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at DicksSportingGoods.com from March 2017 through February 2019 for around $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ethos pull-up assist?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.