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

Published: January 22, 2013Recall ID: 13100Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Perfect Resistance Bands

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Implus-Footcare-Recalls-Perfect-Fitness-Resistance-Bands-Due-To-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-WalMart
TitleImplus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138895.31035-Perfect%2520Band%2C%2520Heavy%2C%252025%2520lb.%2520DONE.Jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionPerfect Band, Heavy, 25 lb. resistance
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138897.31036-Perfect%2520Band%2C%2520Heavy%2C%252030%2520lb.%2520.DONE.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionPerfect Band, Very Heavy 30 lb. resistance
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138899.31037-Perfect%2520Band%2C%2520Heavy%2C%252040%2520lb.%2520.DONE.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionPerfect Band, Ultra Heavy 40 lb. resistance
Hazards › NameThe bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
Injuries › NameTwelve 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.
Products › NamePerfect Resistance Bands
Products › TypeExercise Equipment
Products › Category I D68360
Products › Number Of Units75600
Recall I D1298
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.
Importers › NameImplus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C.
Retailers › NameWalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.
Recall Date2013-01-22T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C096506310354
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C096506310361
Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C096506310378
Recall Number13100
Manufacturers › NameDalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of China
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionReplace
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactImplus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@4implus.com, or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls.
Last Publish Date2015-01-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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