CPSC recall 15-140, announced May 20, 2015, covers Valor Athletics Weight bench (100 units). The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair. Recall contact: call (844) 277-1641, go to www.valorathleticsinc.com, or email Info@valorfitness.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Valor Athletics
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 15-140
- Units
- 100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.
- Importer
- Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Weight bench
CPSC product type: Exercise
Recall contact information
Valor Fitness toll-free at (844) 277-1641 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, if you call after hours, please leave a message, you can always email Info@valorfitness.com or online at www.valorathleticsinc.com or www.valorfitness.com and click on CPSC Information in the Help column for more information.
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