Target to Repair Embark Resistance Cords recall: Injury Hazard
Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Target to Repair Embark Resistance Cords recalled?
A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the resistance cords and remove the door anchor strap before resuming use or contact the company to receive instructions to repair the cords to eliminate the hazard. Contact: For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.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
- Embark Resistance Cords and Cord Kits
- Company
- Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 447,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and Target.com from July 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $20.
- Recall date
- September 8, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Target has received three reports of incidents in which consumers were struck in the eye by the door anchor ball. Two incidents resulted in permanent vision loss, and the severity of the injury in the third incident is unknown.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Embark brand individual resistance cords and cord kits listed below. The resistance bands are made of green, blue or black rubber with black foam handles and a door attachment. A strap of nylon webbing is looped onto the band with a plastic ball attached or encased that serves as a door anchor. "Embark" is printed on either the black strap attached to the foam handle or on the middle of the rubber cord itself. Style Description: Embark Light (tension) Resistance Cord (green) Embark Medium (tension) Resistance Cord (blue) Embark Heavy (tension) Resistance Cord (black) Embark Resistance Cord kit (set of 3 cords in green/blue/black stored in a mesh bag)