CPSC2011-06-14
Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall Hazard
Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.
Hazard
The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement.
Sold at
Online at Bodybuilding.com and Amazon.com, and at Second Wind Fitness, Play It Again Sports, Advantis Nutrition, and other general sporting goods and fitness specialty stores nationwide from August 2006 to April 2011 for about $20.
Affected count
About 4,169
Injuries reported
There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ab Straps exercise equipment
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Harbinger customer service at (800) 729-5954 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon PT on Friday, visit the firm's website at www.harbingerfitness.com (pdf) or e-mail the firm at custserv@harbingerfitness.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Harbinger-Fitness-Recalls-Ab-Straps-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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