CPSC recall 11-245, announced June 14, 2011, covers Harbinger Fitness Ab Straps exercise equipment (about 4,169 units). The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 729-5954, go to www.harbingerfitness.com, or email custserv@harbingerfitness.com.
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UPC or product codes
680108044474Which products are included?
The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The product consists of two 17.5 inch long straps made of black nylon webbing with padded nylon arm slings and plastic buckles. Users place their arms in the slings to lift themselves to do abdominal exercises. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. The style number does not appear on the product or the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Harbinger Fitness
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 11-245
- Units
- About 4,169
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Bodybuilding.com and Amazon.com, and at Second Wind Fitness, Play It Again Sports, Advantis Nutrition, and other general sporting goods and fitness specialty stores nationwide from August 2006 to April 2011 for about $20.
- Importer
- Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.
Ab Straps exercise equipment
CPSC product type: Exercise Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Harbinger customer service at (800) 729-5954 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon PT on Friday, visit the firm's website at www.harbingerfitness.com (pdf) or e-mail the firm at custserv@harbingerfitness.com
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