United National Closeout Stores Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard; Devices Sold at Burlington Stores After 2014 Recall
Recall 20024 · Nov 19, 2019 · United National Closeout Stores
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20024
- Date
- Nov 19, 2019
- Company
- United National Closeout Stores
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- ISO7X Isometric Exercise Devices
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Ontel 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. The recall of these devices was announced in April 2014. These recalled exercise devices were resold after the original recall.
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 UNCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ontel 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 as part of the original recall in April 2014. No new incidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Stores nationwide from January 2019 through March 2019 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled iso7x isometric exercise devices?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact UNCS 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.