CPSC2018-09-20
Titan Recalls Weight Lifting Safety Straps Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Titan Manufacturing and Distributing Inc., of Collierville, Tenn.
Hazard
The stitching in the strap can come loose causing heavy weights to fall on consumers, posing an injury hazard to the weight lifter.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled straps and contact Titan for a full refund or free replacement straps. Titan is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Online only at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Sears.com, Walmart.com and www.Titan.fitness from August 2017 through March 2018 for between $75 and $100.
Affected count
About 970
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a strap breaking when subjected to moderate weight. The firm is aware of three other reports of strap failures. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Titan safety straps
Consumer contact
Titan at 800-605-8241 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@titandistributorsinc.com or online at www.titan.fitness and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Titan-Recalls-Weight-Lifting-Safety-Straps-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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