Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 11136 · announced February 17, 2011 · Perfect Fitness · 7,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Perfect Pullup, an adjustable height pull-up bar that is installed in a doorway with screw-in holders. The recalled handles have a rectangular shape, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The recalled models were manufactured between December 2007 and April 2008.
The hazard
The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Perfect Fitness received approximately 2,200 reports of cracking of the original handles, with 38 complaints of injuries that included bruises, strains and sprains.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites and on Amazon.com from January 2008 through present for about $90.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 974-7733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.perfectonline.com/handleexchange
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.