Perfect Fitness · Recalled
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard
The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.
- Units
- About 7,000
- Reports
- 2,200
- Injuries
- 38
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Perfect Pullup, an adjustable height pull-up bar that is installed in a doorway with screw-in holders. The recalled handles have a rectangular shape, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The recalled models were manufactured between December 2007 and April 2008.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites and on Amazon.com from January 2008 through present for about $90.
- Product type
- Exercise Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, Calif.
Incident log
Perfect Fitness received approximately 2,200 reports of cracking of the original handles, with 38 complaints of injuries that included bruises, strains and sprains.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 974-7733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.perfectonline.com/handleexchange
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 FEB 17 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
