Powertec Recalls Weight Workbenches Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 13096 · Jan 16, 2013 · Powertec
565
units affected
565
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13096
- Date
- Jan 16, 2013
- Company
- Powertec
- Units affected
- 565
- Product
- Weight Workbenches
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled workbenches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have black, square tube, steel bases with a jet black, vinyl, adjustable bench seat and backrest. "Powertec" is embossed on the backrest pad and printed on a sticker located on the upright or the base frame of the workbench. Model names and numbers included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model name and number are located on the product's packaging. Model Name Model Number Key Features Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms WB-MP11 Multi-press component and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Olympic Bench WB-OB11 Adjustable bench rack and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Utility Bench WB-UB11 Optional leg lift attachment
What can happen
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Powertec is aware of one incident involving a minor injury.
- Sold at
- Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled weight workbenches?
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.
What is the hazard?
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard 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.