Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard

Recalled May 20, 2015 · CPSC recall 15140 · Valor Athletics

Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches

Hazard

The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.

Remedy

Repair

Units

100

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.

Contact

Valor Fitness toll-free at (844) 277-1641 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, if you call after hours, please leave a message, you can always email [email protected] or online at www.valorathleticsinc.com or www.valorfitness.com and click on CPSC Information in the Help column for more information.

Product

Weight bench

Imported by

Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Retailers

Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.

Made in

China

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