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Product recall · CPSCApril 17, 2014Serious
Ontel Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Who to contact: Ontel Products Corporation at (800) 245-0511 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.ontel.com and click on "ISO7X Recall Notice" for more information or send an email to help@ontel.com.
The product
This recall involves ISO7X isometric exercise devices. The device is about 3 feet long. It has hard plastic black handle grips on each end and two black nylon straps that extend down opposite sides of the center metal shaft. This recall only involves isometric exercise devices with black handle grips.
Details
- Units affected
- About 170,000
- Recall date
- April 17, 2014
- Brand
- Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 10 reports of the handles breaking and the ejection of the internal spring coil and rod, including five reports of impact injuries that resulted in punctures and lacerations.
Sporting goods and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com, getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for about $30.
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: “Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile 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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