Recalled Bollinger Fitness resistance band and door anchor with plastic ball
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Recall Details
This recall involves Bollinger Fitness Classic and SoftTouch resistance bands with door attachment, model numbers 5771, 5772, 5773, 5774 and 5775. The 4 foot long resistance bands are made of gray rubber with gray, red, black or blue accents and have black foam handles and a door attachment. A 5 inch long strap of nylon webbing is looped onto the band with a plastic ball attached or encased that serves as a door anchor. The Bollinger Fitness logo appears on the handles. The model number can be found on the product's packaging.
Consumers should immediately stop using the door attachment and contact Bollinger Fitness on instruction on how to receive a free replacement door attachment, including free shipping.
There has been one report of the door anchor ball releasing resulting in an injury to the user.
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Bollinger Fitness, a division of Alliance Sports Group L.P., of Grand Prairie, Texas
Bollinger Fitness, a division of Alliance Sports Group L.P., of Grand Prairie, Texas
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