Fit For Life Recalls SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 20005 · Oct 4, 2019 · Fit For Life
95,000
units affected
95,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20005
- Date
- Oct 4, 2019
- Company
- Fit For Life
- Units affected
- 95,000
- Product
- SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves SPRI ultra heavy resistance tubes or bands used for exercising. They are black with nylon webbing and have SPRI printed on the handles in white. Some units have KN08/18, KN09/18 or KN10/18 printed on the handle. Model number 02-71669 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.
What can happen
The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled ultra-heavy resistance tubes immediately and contact Fit for Life for a refund in the form of an SPRI.com store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price or a free replacement resistance band.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fit for Life has received 10 reports of incidents. In six of the incidents, consumers received contusions, abrasions and lacerations.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2018 through July 2019 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spri ultra heavy resistance bands?
Consumers should stop using the recalled ultra-heavy resistance tubes immediately and contact Fit for Life for a refund in the form of an SPRI.com store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price or a free replacement resistance band.
What is the hazard?
The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and strike consumers, posing an injury 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.