CPSC recall · Reported September 8, 2011
Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard
A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Embark brand individual resistance cords and cord kits listed below.….
Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 8, 2011. Reason: A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the us…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the resistance cords and remove the door anchor s…. Verify recall #11320 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the us….
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- agency class
- September 8, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11320 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
This recall involves Embark brand individual resistance cords and cord kits listed below. The resistance bands are made of green, blue or black rubber with black foam handles and a door attachment. A strap of nylon webbing is looped onto the band with a plastic ball attached or encased that serves as a door anchor. "Embark" is printed on either the black strap attached to the foam handle or on the middle of the rubber cord itself. Style Description: Embark Light (tension) Resistance Cord (green) Embark Medium (tension) Resistance Cord (blue) Embark Heavy (tension) Resistance Cord (black) Embark Resistance Cord kit (set of 3 cords in green/blue/black stored in a mesh bag)
Reason for recall
A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the resistance cords and remove the door anchor strap before resuming use or contact the company to receive instructions to repair the cords to eliminate the hazard.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11320 |
| Date reported | September 8, 2011 |
| Date initiated | September 8, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 447,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the resistance cords and remove the door anchor strap before resuming use or contact the …
- Check the recall number (11320) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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