RecalledRecall 20-024Published

UNCS ISO7X Isometric Exercise Devices

United National Closeout Stores Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard; Devices Sold at Burlington Stores After 2014 Recall

Hazard
Impact
Units
About 1,500 units
Incidents
10 reports
Remedy
Refund

CPSC recall 20-024, announced November 19, 2019, covers UNCS ISO7X Isometric Exercise Devices (about 1,500 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 UNCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund. Recall contact: call 954-524-3325, go to www.uncsales.com, or email help@uncs.com.

What to check on the product label

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.

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.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Ontel 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. The recall of these devices was announced in April 2014. These recalled exercise devices were resold after the original recall.

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Why 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

Ontel 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 as part of the original recall in April 2014. No new incidents have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X isometric exercise device and contact UNCS to receive instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
UNCS
Product type
Exercise equipment
Recall number
20-024
Units
About 1,500 (These products were originally recalled in April 2014)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Burlington Stores nationwide from January 2019 through March 2019 for about $7.
Distributor
UNCS, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Recall contact information

UNCS collect at 954-524-3325 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; visit us at www.uncsales.com and click Get in Touch for more information or email help@uncs.com.

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