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CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
- Units
- About 48,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Name of Product Model Number Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" HF-140 HF-142 BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" BG-141 BG-143 Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" HF-4163 Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" HF-4262
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty dealer stores and large sporting goods retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through January 2006, for between $100 and $300.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.
Incident log
Hoist has received two reports of injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Hoist toll-free at (866) 849-4797 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoistfitness.com or www.bodygearfitness.com - consumers can also e-mail the firm at benchrecall@hoistfitness.com or benchrecall@bodygearfitness.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 26 2006; last revised JUN 05 2024.
