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Recalled HF140 Multi-Position Bench -
Recalled HF142 Multi-Position Workout Bench -
Recalled HF4163 Folding Flat Bench -
Recalled HF4262 Folding Crunch Bench -
Recalled BG141 Multi-Position Workout Bench -
Recalled BG143, BG143M Five Position Bench
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
About 48,000
For additional information, contact Hoist toll-free at (866) 849-4797 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoistfitness.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hoist Fitness Systems Inc. (also doing business as Body Gear), of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 48,000 Hoist Exercise Benches. The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Name of Product: Hoist Exercise Benches
Units: About 48,000
Manufacturer: Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Hoist has received two reports of injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger.
Description: The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5 Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall.
| Name of Product | Model Number |
|---|---|
| Hoist "5 Position Fold-Up Bench" | HF-140 HF-142 |
| Body Gear by Hoist "5 Position Fold-Up Bench" | BG-141 BG-143 |
| Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" | HF-4163 |
| Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" | HF-4262 |
Sold at: Specialty dealer stores and large sporting goods retailers nationwide from February 2004 through January 2006 for between $100 and $300.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hoist toll-free at (866) 849-4797 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoistfitness.com or www.bodygearfitness.com -- consumers can also e-mail the firm at benchrecall@hoistfitness.com or benchrecall@bodygearfitness.com.
Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.
Hoist has received two reports of injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger.
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