Recalls / 2015-01-08

Pro Performance Recalls SKLZ Resistance Trainers Due to Risk of Severe Injury

15058 · Recalled 2015-01-08 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers, which is a leash-type device that provides resistance during exercise. The resistance trainer consists of a belt, an 8-foot flexible cord attachment leash, a safety handle and a storage bag. "SKLZ" followed by an arrow is printed on the belt. Users wear the belt, which is connected to the flexible cord. The safety handle, connected to the flexible cord, is held by a coach or partner to provide resistance while the user runs, jumps or shuffles. In lieu of a coach or partners, the safety handle can be connected to a sturdy stationary object like a fence or post. Belts with the arrow before the "SKLZ" are not included in this recall.

Hazards

A weld on a ring on the resistance trainer's belt can break during use and cause the resistance trainer's flexible cord to quickly and unexpectedly retract and hit an exercise partner who is holding the other end.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three reports of the weld on the resistance trainer breaking and resulting in serious injuries, including blunt trauma to a lower leg, a puncture wound and a laceration.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled resistance trainers and contact SKLZ to return them for a free replacement resistance trainer, including free shipping.

Products

Name	Model	Units
SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers		About 52,000

Parties

Importer: Pro Performance Sports LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Academy LTD, Dick's Sporting Goods, other sporting goods, fitness stores; sporting goods, fitness catalogs;, online at SKLZ.com, Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Pro Performance toll-free at (877) 225-7275 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.sklz.com and click on "Product Recall: Recoil 360TM" at the bottom of the page.

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Source: CPSC recall 15058. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.