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Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2019Serious
Fit For Life SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled ultra-heavy resistance tubes immediately and contact Fit for Life for a refund in the form of an SPRI.com store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price or a free replacement resistance band.
Who to contact: Fit for Life at 800-222-7774 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail help@spri.com or online at www.Spri.com and click on Recall located at the top of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves SPRI ultra heavy resistance tubes or bands used for exercising. They are black with nylon webbing and have SPRI printed on the handles in white. Some units have KN08/18, KN09/18 or KN10/18 printed on the handle. Model number 02-71669 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 95,000
- Recall date
- October 4, 2019
- Brand
- Fit for Life LLC, of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Fit for Life has received 10 reports of incidents. In six of the incidents, consumers received contusions, abrasions and lacerations.
02-71669
Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2018 through July 2019 for about $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fit For Life Recalls SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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