CPSC recall 14-150, announced April 17, 2014, covers Ontel Products ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device (about 170,000 units). The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 245-0511, go to www.ontel.com, or email help@ontel.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves ISO7X isometric exercise devices. The device is about 3 feet long. It has hard plastic black handle grips on each end and two black nylon straps that extend down opposite sides of the center metal shaft. This recall only involves isometric exercise devices with black handle grips.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of the handles breaking and the ejection of the internal spring coil and rod, including five reports of impact injuries that resulted in punctures and lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ontel Products
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 14-150
- Units
- About 170,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com, getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for about $30.
- Importer
- Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device
CPSC product type: Exercise
Recall contact information
Ontel Products Corporation at (800) 245-0511 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.ontel.com and click on "ISO7X Recall Notice" for more information or send an email to help@ontel.com.
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