Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 17, 2010 CPSC #10753

Quick answer

Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #10753, announced on August 17, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Powertec.

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Powertec

Remedy

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.

Recall date

August 17, 2010

Categories

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10753?

CPSC recall #10753 covers Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 17, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10753?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10753 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Powertec-Recalls-to-Repair-Leverage-Gyms-Due-to-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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