CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
USCPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
Recalling Firm: Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Name of Product Model Number Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" HF-140 HF-142 BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" BG-141 BG-143 Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" HF-4163 Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" HF-4262
Affected Products
Hoist Exercise Benches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hoist-Exercise-Benches-Recalled-for-Finger-Entrapment-Hazard |
| Title | CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/909933e1f00e432a9c0a29e027a3f6e0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Hoist HF-140 Multi-Position Bench |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e8813e781b2445228c0780abe9a0d12d.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Hoist HF-140 Multi-Position Workout Bench |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/be18e24f11d447aeaf65a3fa924a096c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Hoist Folding Flat Bench |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/31679ff7412a48adbde53d7b511589df.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Hoist Folding Crunch Bench |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b283593830b345ea9fd89dca7f013ccd.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | BodyGear BG-141 Multi-Position Workout Bench |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e13cac21510d4961ac60a9664158d71d.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | BodyGear BG-143/BG-143M Five-Position Bench |
| Hazards › Name | The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Hoist has received two reports of injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger. |
| Products › Name | Hoist Exercise Benches |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,000 |
| Recall I D | 3260 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty dealer stores and large sporting goods retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through January 2006, for between $100 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Name of Product Model Number Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" HF-140 HF-142 BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" BG-141 BG-143 Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" HF-4163 Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" HF-4262 |
| Recall Number | 06149 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hoist toll-free at (866) 849-4797 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoistfitness.com or www.bodygearfitness.com - consumers can also e-mail the firm at benchrecall@hoistfitness.com or benchrecall@bodygearfitness.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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