Fit For Life Recalls SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 20005 · announced October 4, 2019 · Fit For Life · 95,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves SPRI ultra heavy resistance tubes or bands used for exercising. They are black with nylon webbing and have SPRI printed on the handles in white. Some units have KN08/18, KN09/18 or KN10/18 printed on the handle. Model number 02-71669 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.
The hazard
The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled ultra-heavy resistance tubes immediately and contact Fit for Life for a refund in the form of an SPRI.com store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price or a free replacement resistance band. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Fit for Life has received 10 reports of incidents. In six of the incidents, consumers received contusions, abrasions and lacerations.
Sold at: Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2018 through July 2019 for about $10.
Consumer contact: Fit for Life at 800-222-7774 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail help@spri.com or online at www.Spri.com and click on Recall located at the top of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.