Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-09-08 · 11320
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11320
Date
2011-09-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Embark Resistance Cords and Cord Kits
Remedies
Options
New Instructions; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide and Target.com from July 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $20.
Importer(s)
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
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)