Powertec Recalls Weight Workbenches Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-16 · 13096
Hazards
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13096
Date
2013-01-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Weight Workbenches
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549.
Importer(s)
Powertec, Inc., of Long Beach, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled workbenches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have black, square tube, steel bases with a jet black, vinyl, adjustable bench seat and backrest. "Powertec" is embossed on the backrest pad and printed on a sticker located on the upright or the base frame of the workbench. Model names and numbers included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model name and number are located on the product's packaging. Model Name Model Number Key Features Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms WB-MP11 Multi-press component and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Olympic Bench WB-OB11 Adjustable bench rack and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Utility Bench WB-UB11 Optional leg lift attachment