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Weight Benches Recalled by Spectrum Fitness

  • Weight Bench
Name of Product:
Weight Benches
Hazard:

The benches have a metal hinge that can break causing a sudden shift of the bench. The shift can cause the user to lose control of weights being lifted and result in injury.​

Remedy:
Refund
Repair
Recall Date:
February 23, 1999
Units:

350

Consumer Contact

 Call toll free (800) 720-7810 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday

Recall Details

Description:

Weight Benches - Spectrum Fitness, of Loveland, Ohio, is recalling 350 Multi-Purpose Weight Benches, model number NG-14 N. The model number can be found on a silver label on the bench's slanted support bar. These weight benches have white metal frames, and black seats and cushions. Fitness and sporting goods stores sold the benches nationwide from January 1998 to October 1998 for about $265.

Remedy:

 Consumers should stop using the bench immediately and call Spectrum Fitness to obtain a free repair kit and instructions, or a refund.

 

Incidents/Injuries:

Spectrum Fitness has received two reports from consumers who reported the hinge breaking and shift occurring. One of the reports involved a back injury.

Sold At:
Fitness and sporting goods stores sold the benches nationwide from January 1998 to October 1998 for about $265.
Recall number:
99-068

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