Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard

Recalled February 17, 2011 · CPSC recall 11136 · Perfect

Hazard

The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 7,000

Incidents / injuries

Perfect Fitness received approximately 2,200 reports of cracking of the original handles, with 38 complaints of injuries that included bruises, strains and sprains.

Description

This recall involves Perfect Pullup, an adjustable height pull-up bar that is installed in a doorway with screw-in holders. The recalled handles have a rectangular shape, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The recalled models were manufactured between December 2007 and April 2008.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 974-7733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.perfectonline.com/handleexchange

Product

Perfect Pullup

Imported by

Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, Calif.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites and on Amazon.com from January 2008 through present for about $90.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →