Recalls / 2013-01-22

Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart

13100 · Recalled 2013-01-22 · CPSC page

Description

The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops. The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately. The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website. "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop. UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:Perfect Bands Heavy 25 lb. capacity with UPC Code 096506310354, color purple Perfect Bands Very Heavy 30 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310361, color gray Perfect Bands Ultra Heavy 40 lb. capacity, UPC Code 096506310378, color black

Hazards

The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.

Reported injuries

Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Perfect Resistance Bands		75600

Parties

Manufacturer: Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5
Importer: Implus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: WalMart, online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.

Consumer contact

Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@4implus.com, or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls.

More images

Perfect Band, Very Heavy 30 lb. resistance

Perfect Band, Ultra Heavy 40 lb. resistance

Source: CPSC recall 13100. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.