CPSC recall 13-100, announced January 22, 2013, covers Perfect Resistance Bands (75600 units). The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 446-7587, go to www.perfectonline.com/recalls, or email recall@4implus.com.
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UPC or product codes
096506310354096506310361096506310378Which products are included?
The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops. The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately. The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website. "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop. UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:Perfect Bands Heavy 25 lb. capacity with UPC Code 096506310354, color purple Perfect Bands Very Heavy 30 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310361, color gray Perfect Bands Ultra Heavy 40 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310378, color black
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
Incidents and injuries
Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5
- Manufacturer
- Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of China
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 13-100
- Units
- 75600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- WalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.
- Importer
- Implus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C.
Perfect Resistance Bands
CPSC product type: Exercise Equipment
Recall contact information
Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@4implus.com, or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls.
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