Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-05-20 · 15140
Hazards
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Recall
Number
15140
Date
2015-05-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Weight bench
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.
Importer(s)
Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
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.