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Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart

Recalled January 22, 2013 · CPSC recall 13100 · Implus Footcare

Perfect Band, Heavy, 25 lb. resistancePerfect Band, Very Heavy 30 lb. resistancePerfect Band, Ultra Heavy 40 lb. resistance
Hazard
The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
Remedy
Replace · Refund
Units
75600
Incidents / injuries
Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.

Description

The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops. The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately. The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website. "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop. UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:Perfect Bands Heavy 25 lb. capacity with UPC Code 096506310354, color purple Perfect Bands Very Heavy 30 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310361, color gray Perfect Bands Ultra Heavy 40 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310378, color black

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.

Contact

Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls.

Product
Perfect Resistance Bands
Manufacturer(s)
Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of China
Imported by
Implus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C.
Retailers
WalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.
Made in
China
UPC
096506310354 · 096506310361 · 096506310378

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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