Fit For Life · Recalled
Fit For Life Recalls SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard
The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
- Units
- About 95,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves SPRI ultra heavy resistance tubes or bands used for exercising. They are black with nylon webbing and have SPRI printed on the handles in white. Some units have KN08/18, KN09/18 or KN10/18 printed on the handle. Model number 02-71669 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2018 through July 2019 for about $10.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Fit for Life LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
Fit for Life has received 10 reports of incidents. In six of the incidents, consumers received contusions, abrasions and lacerations.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled ultra-heavy resistance tubes immediately and contact Fit for Life for a refund in the form of an SPRI.com store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price or a free replacement resistance band.
Fit for Life at 800-222-7774 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail help@spri.com or online at www.Spri.com and click on Recall located at the top 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.
