Recalls / 2011-06-14

Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall Hazard

11245 · Recalled 2011-06-14 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The product consists of two 17.5 inch long straps made of black nylon webbing with padded nylon arm slings and plastic buckles. Users place their arms in the slings to lift themselves to do abdominal exercises. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. The style number does not appear on the product or the product's packaging.

Hazards

The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Harbinger for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ab Straps exercise equipment		About 4,169

Parties

Importer: Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Online at Bodybuilding.com, Amazon.com, at Second Wind Fitness, Play It Again Sports, Advantis Nutrition, other general sporting goods, fitness specialty from August 2006 to April 2011 for about $20.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Harbinger customer service at (800) 729-5954 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon PT on Friday, visit the firm's website at www.harbingerfitness.com (pdf) or e-mail the firm at custserv@harbingerfitness.com

More images

The plastic buckles can break, posing a fall hazard.

Packaging for the affected Harbinger Ab Straps

The product code is on the bottom flap of the packaging

Source: CPSC recall 11245. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.