CPSCFebruary 17, 2011

Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall

Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard

Why was Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall recalled?

The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 974-7733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.perfectonline.com/handleexchange

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
Perfect Pullup
Company
Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, Calif.
Quantity
About 7,000
Sold at
Sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites and on Amazon.com from January 2008 through present for about $90.
Recall date
February 17, 2011
Incidents / injuries
Perfect Fitness received approximately 2,200 reports of cracking of the original handles, with 38 complaints of injuries that included bruises, strains and sprains.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Perfect Pullup, an adjustable height pull-up bar that is installed in a doorway with screw-in holders. The recalled handles have a rectangular shape, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The recalled models were manufactured between December 2007 and April 2008.

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