Resistance Tubes and Resistance Tube Kits
CPSC Recall #11-148 — February 28, 2011
Product
Resistance Tubes and Resistance Tube Kits
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The plastic clip that attaches the resistance tube to the handle can break during use causing the tubing, handle or fragments of the plastic clip to strike the user. This poses a contusion and laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Dick's Sporting Goods has received four reports of contusions, abrasions and lacerations.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the resistance tubes immediately and return the product to Dick's Sporting Goods for a store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price.
Units Affected
About 229,000
Sold At
Dick's Sporting Goods stores and online at www.dickssportinggoods.com from October 2009 through November 2010 for between $15 and $60.
Manufacturer
Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp., Taipei, Taiwan
Importer
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Coraopolis, Pa.
Manufactured In
China