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Harbinger Ab Straps style 371100 -
The plastic buckles can break, posing a fall hazard. -
Packaging for the affected Harbinger Ab Straps -
The product code is on the bottom flap of the packaging
For additional information, please contact Harbinger customer service at (800) 729-5954 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon PT on Friday, visit the firm's website at www.harbingerfitness.com (pdf) or e-mail the firm at custserv@harbingerfitness.com
Recall Details
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement.
There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.
Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.
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