DICK'S Sporting Goods · Recalled
DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Ethos Pull-Up Assist Due To Laceration Hazard
The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 10,000
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves the Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment used for assistance during pull ups. The equipment consists of three red resistance bands which are connected with a nylon web band with a plastic clip and metal carabiner that are placed under the user's feet while performing a pull up. The word ETHOS appears in red on the black nylon web connector, and the style number ETHA200 and UPC number 889751549392 appear on the packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- DICK'S Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at DicksSportingGoods.com from March 2017 through February 2019 for around $35.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Impex Inc., of Pomona, Ca.
Incident log
The firm has received seven reports of equipment breaking, resulting in six lacerations. One incident required the consumer to receive stiches, another required the consumer to receive staples.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ethos Pull-Up Assist and return it to the nearest DICK's Sporting Goods store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
DICK’S Sporting Goods toll-free at 877-846-9997 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at dicksportinggoods.com and click on “Recalls” on the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
