CPSCMay 20, 2015

Valor Athletics Olympic Weight Bench recall: Injury Hazard

Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard

Why was Valor Athletics Olympic Weight Bench recalled?

The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair. Contact: Valor Fitness toll-free at (844) 277-1641 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, if you call after hours, please leave a message, you can always email [email protected] or online at www.valorathleticsinc.com or www.valorfitness.com and click on CPSC Information in the Help column for more information.

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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
Weight bench
Company
Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Quantity
100
Sold at
Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.
Recall date
May 20, 2015
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.

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