Powertec to Repair Leverage Gyms recall: Injury Hazard
Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Powertec to Repair Leverage Gyms recalled?
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product. Contact: For additional information, call Powertec toll-free at (877) 525-5710 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected] or visit the firm's website at www.powertecfitness.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Leverage Gyms
- Company
- Powertec, of Carson, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Fitness equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $850.
- Recall date
- August 17, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. Workbench Levergyms™ with model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10B sold after February 2010 are not affected by this recall.