Resistance Stretch Tubing Recalled by EB Brands Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 11138 · Feb 22, 2011 · EB Brands
29,700
units affected
29,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11138
- Date
- Feb 22, 2011
- Company
- EB Brands
- Units affected
- 29,700
- Product
- Resistance Stretch Tubing
- Product type
- Exercise
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Everlast Resistance Stretch Tubing, Everlast Pilates Stretch Tubing, Sportline Resistance Stretch Tubing and Pineapple Pilates Stretch Tubing, used for exercise and stretching. The tubing comes in yellow, blue or black with black handles. The words "2404", "2001 EB Sport Group" and "Made in China" are molded on the handles. A list of affected lot numbers is available on the firm's website.
What can happen
The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One report of an incident involving a bone injury.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods retailers from March 2010 through December 2010 for between $13 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled resistance stretch tubing?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and 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.