CPSC2014-04-17
Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard
Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Sold at
Sporting goods and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com, getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for about $30.
Affected count
About 170,000
Injuries reported
The firm has 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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device
Consumer contact
Ontel Products Corporation at (800) 245-0511 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.ontel.com and click on "ISO7X Recall Notice" for more information or send an email to help@ontel.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Ontel-Recalls-Isometric-Exercise-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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