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Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart

  • Perfect Band, Heavy, 25 lb. resistance
  • Perfect Band, Very Heavy 30 lb. resistance
  • Perfect Band, Ultra Heavy 40 lb. resistance
Name of Product:
Perfect Resistance Bands
Hazard:
The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
January 22, 2013
Units:
75,600
Consumer Contact

Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@4implus.com, or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls.

Recall Details

Description:

The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops.  The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately.  The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website.  "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop.  UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:
Perfect Bands Heavy 25 lb. capacity with UPC Code 096506310354, color purple

Perfect Bands Very Heavy 30 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310361, color gray

Perfect Bands Ultra Heavy 40 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310378, color black

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including  injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.

Sold At:
WalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
13-100

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