Recall 17-234, published September 27, 2017
DICK's Sporting Goods Fitness Gear resistance tubes
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
STA00566Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: STA00560, STA00561, STA00562, STA00563, STA00564, STA00565, STA00566, STA00567, STA00568.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Fitness Gear resistance tubes used as upper and lower body workout equipment. The latex tubes were sold in blue, gray, green, orange, purple and red with gray handles. The tubes range in resistance from 5 pounds to 30 pounds and were sold individually and in kits of three, four or five resistance tubes. The resistance level is marked on the black strap between the handle and the tube. The recalled model numbers are: STA00560, STA00561, STA00562, STA00563, STA00564, STA00565, STA00566, STA00567, and STA00568.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The resistance tubes can break while in use and strike the user, posing an injury hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them 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.
- Recall published
- September 27, 2017
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 207,500
- Sold at / sales period
- DICK's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at DicksSportingGoods.com from September 2015 through August 2017 for between $15 and $80.
