Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 14, 2011 CPSC #11245

Quick answer

Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #11245, announced on June 14, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The product consists of two 17.5 inch long straps made of black nylon webbing with padded nylon arm slings and plastic buckles. Users place their arms in the slings to lift themselves to do abdominal exercises. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. The style number does not appear on the product or the product's packaging. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact harbinger for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Harbinger Fitness.

Hazard

The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The product consists of two 17.5 inch long straps made of black nylon webbing with padded nylon arm slings and plastic buckles. Users place their arms in the slings to lift themselves to do abdominal exercises. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. The style number does not appear on the product or the product's packaging.

Affected products

Ab Straps exercise equipment

Recalled brands

Harbinger Fitness

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement.

Recall date

June 14, 2011

Categories

Exercise Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11245?

CPSC recall #11245 covers Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 14, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The product consists of two 17.5 inch long straps made of black nylon webbing with padded nylon arm slings and plastic buckles. Users place their arms in the slings to lift themselves to do abdominal exercises. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. The style number does not appear on the product or the product's packaging.

What is the remedy for recall #11245?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11245 is consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact harbinger for a free replacement.. 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 Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall 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/2011/Harbinger-Fitness-Recalls-Ab-Straps-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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