CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-04-26 · 06149
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06149
Date
2006-04-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hoist Exercise Benches
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Specialty dealer stores and large sporting goods retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through January 2006, for between $100 and $300.
Country of manufacture
China
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