Weight Workbenches
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Powertec is recalling certain weight workbenches because the weld on the backrest adjustment brackets can break, creating a risk of injury to users. The recalled models are the Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms (WB-MP11), Workbench Olympic Bench (WB-OB11), and Workbench Utility Bench (WB-UB11). These are free-standing steel workbenches with black square tube bases, jet black vinyl adjustable seats and backrests, and have "Powertec" marked on the backrest pad or frame.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the workbench until they order and install a free safety retrofit repair kit from the manufacturer. Alternatively, consumers can return the product for a full refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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