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Weight bench

CPSC Recall #15-140 — May 20, 2015

Recall #15-140 Date: May 20, 2015 Remedy: Repair

Product

Weight bench

Description

This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights. 

Hazard

The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.

Units Affected

100

Sold At

Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.

Importer

Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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