CPSCJanuary 22, 2013

Implus Footcare Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands recall: Injury Hazard

Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart

Why was Implus Footcare Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands recalled?

The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product. Contact: Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls.

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 096506310354, 096506310361, 096506310378

Product
Perfect Resistance Bands
Company
Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of China, Implus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C.
Quantity
75600
Sold at
WalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.
Recall date
January 22, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops. The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately. The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website. "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop. UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:Perfect Bands Heavy 25 lb. capacity with UPC Code 096506310354, color purple Perfect Bands Very Heavy 30 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310361, color gray Perfect Bands Ultra Heavy 40 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310378, color black

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