Hoist Exercise Benches
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Hoist Fitness exercise benches are being recalled because the front frame assembly with the foot rest can fail to lock properly, creating a risk that users' fingers could become trapped between the front and back frame sections, potentially causing lacerations or amputations. The recall affects four bench models: the Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" (models HF-140 and HF-142), the BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" (models BG-141 and BG-143), the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" (model HF-4163), and the Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" (model HF-4262). These are free-standing benches with white, gray, or black steel bases and black vinyl seats and backrests, typically used for free weight workouts.
Consumers who own one of the recalled benches should contact Hoist Fitness and provide the serial number, which is located on a white sticker behind the bench seat. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in the recall. If the serial number matches, consumers should stop using the bench. Owners of the Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," and Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" should request a free repair kit, while owners of the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" can arrange for a full refund and return of the bench.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.
The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Name of Product Model Number Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" HF-140 HF-142 BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" BG-141 BG-143 Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" HF-4163 Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" HF-4262
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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