CPSC recall 18-767, announced September 20, 2018, covers Titan safety straps (about 970 units). The stitching in the strap can come loose causing heavy weights to fall on consumers, posing an injury hazard to the weight lifter. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled straps and contact Titan for a full refund or free replacement straps. Recall contact: call 800-605-8241, go to www.titan.fitness, or email info@titandistributorsinc.com.
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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 24T3STRAP, 26T2STRAP, 30X3STRAP, 36T3STRAP, X2STRAP24, 24X3STRAP, 36X3STRAP.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Titan weight lifting safety straps with steel mount brackets to hold the weights. The straps are used to catch the weights if a user were to drop them during an exercise. The recall includes straps with model numbers 24T3STRAP, 26T2STRAP, 30X3STRAP, 36T3STRAP, X2STRAP24, 24X3STRAP, 36X3STRAP. The Titan logo and model numbers are contained on the product's packaging. The safety straps were sold in packages of two.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stitching in the strap can come loose causing heavy weights to fall on consumers, posing an injury hazard to the weight lifter.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a strap breaking when subjected to moderate weight. The firm is aware of three other reports of strap failures. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled straps and contact Titan for a full refund or free replacement straps. Titan is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Titan Manufacturing and Distributing
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 18-767
- Units
- About 970
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online only at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Sears.com, Walmart.com and www.Titan.fitness from August 2017 through March 2018 for between $75 and $100.
- Importer
- Titan Manufacturing and Distributing Inc., of Collierville, Tenn.
- Distributor
- Titan Manufacturing and Distributing Inc., of Collierville, Tenn.
Recall contact information
Titan at 800-605-8241 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email info@titandistributorsinc.com or online at www.titan.fitness and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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