CPSCGeneral Alert
Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard
Published: August 17, 2010Recall ID: 10753Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. Workbench Levergyms™ with model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10B sold after February 2010 are not affected by this recall.
Affected Products
Leverage Gyms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Powertec-Recalls-to-Repair-Leverage-Gyms-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5090fc0199564506846d4f34d8e752bb.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled gym |
| Hazards › Name | Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Leverage Gyms |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 442 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product. |
| Retailers › Name | Fitness equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $850. |
| Recall Date | 2010-08-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. Workbench Levergyms™ with model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10B sold after February 2010 are not affected by this recall. |
| Recall Number | 10753 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Powertec, of Carson, Calif. |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/11608r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Powertec toll-free at (877) 525-5710 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the firm at info@powertecfitness.com or visit the firm's website at www.powertecfitness.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |