Powertec · Recalled
Powertec Recalls Weight Workbenches Due to Injury Hazard
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 565
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $299–$549
- Remedy
- Refund
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled workbenches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have black, square tube, steel bases with a jet black, vinyl, adjustable bench seat and backrest. "Powertec" is embossed on the backrest pad and printed on a sticker located on the upright or the base frame of the workbench. Model names and numbers included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model name and number are located on the product's packaging. Model Name Model Number Key Features Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms WB-MP11 Multi-press component and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Olympic Bench WB-OB11 Adjustable bench rack and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Utility Bench WB-UB11 Optional leg lift attachment
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Powertec, Inc., of Long Beach, Calif.
Incident log
Powertec is aware of one incident involving a minor injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free safety retrofit repair kit. Consumers can also return the product for a full refund.
To order the free repair kit or for instructions on receiving a full refund, contact Powertec toll-free at (877) 525-5710 any time, send an e-mail to Info@PowertecFitness.com, or visit the firm's website at www.PowertecFitness.com and click on Important Safety Notice.
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 JAN 16 2013; last revised JAN 15 2015.
