Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 10753 · Aug 17, 2010 · Powertec
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10753
- Date
- Aug 17, 2010
- Company
- Powertec
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Leverage Gyms
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. Workbench Levergyms™ with model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10B sold after February 2010 are not affected by this recall.
What can happen
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
The fix
Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fitness equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $850.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled leverage gyms?
Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.
What is the hazard?
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
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.