Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard
Recall 14150 · Apr 17, 2014 · Ontel
170,000
units affected
170,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14150
- Date
- Apr 17, 2014
- Company
- Ontel
- Units affected
- 170,000
- Product
- ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device
- Product type
- Exercise
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves ISO7X isometric exercise devices. The device is about 3 feet long. It has hard plastic black handle grips on each end and two black nylon straps that extend down opposite sides of the center metal shaft. This recall only involves isometric exercise devices with black handle grips.
What can happen
The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 10 reports of the handles breaking and the ejection of the internal spring coil and rod, including five reports of impact injuries that resulted in punctures and lacerations.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com, getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled iso7x isometric exercise device?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.
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.