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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-08-17

Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

Leverage Gyms

  • Brand Powertec, of Carson, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Powertec is recalling the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version (model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B) because the exercise workbench can detach from the gym system, causing instability and creating a risk of injury. The affected gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame, with the Powertec logo and Workbench series name printed on the removable bench section. Powertec has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

Consumers who own an affected unit should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive either a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

What should I do?

Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. Workbench Levergyms™ with model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10B sold after February 2010 are not affected by this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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