Recalls / 2017-09-27

DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Resistance Tubes Due to Injury Hazard

17234 · Recalled 2017-09-27 · CPSC page

Dick’s Sporting Goods Fitness Gear resistance tubes

Description

This recall involves Fitness Gear resistance tubes used as upper and lower body workout equipment. The latex tubes were sold in blue, gray, green, orange, purple and red with gray handles. The tubes range in resistance from 5 pounds to 30 pounds and were sold individually and in kits of three, four or five resistance tubes. The resistance level is marked on the black strap between the handle and the tube. The recalled model numbers are: STA00560, STA00561, STA00562, STA00563, STA00564, STA00565, STA00566, STA00567, and STA00568.

Hazards

The resistance tubes can break while in use and strike the user, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 12 reports of tubes breaking, resulting in two reports of consumers who were struck by a broken tube and a consumer who fell when a tube broke.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest DICK's Sporting Goods store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Fitness Gear resistance tubes		About 207,500

Parties

Manufacturer: DICK's Sporting Goods
Made in: China
Sold at: DICK's Sporting Goods, online at DicksSportingGoods.com, $80.

Consumer contact

DICK'S Sporting Goods toll-free at 877-846-9997 from 8 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.DicksSportingGoods.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Fitness Gear resistance tubes – three tube kit

Source: CPSC recall 17234. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.