CPSC recall · Reported April 26, 2006
CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between …
Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif. recalled The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workou….
CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard was recalled by Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif. in April 26, 2006. Reason: The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab th…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included …. Verify recall #06149 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab th….
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- April 26, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06149 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Name of Product Model Number Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" HF-140 HF-142 BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" BG-141 BG-143 Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" HF-4163 Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" HF-4262
Reason for recall
The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06149 |
| Date reported | April 26, 2006 |
| Date initiated | April 26, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 48,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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